| Dictionary: minimal brain dysfunction |
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| Medical Dictionary: min·i·mal brain dysfunction |
A mild impairment of brain function that affects perception, behavior, and academic ability, and is characterized by dyslexia, difficulty in writing, hyperactivity, or mental retardation. Also called attention deficit disorder.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
Synonyms: attention deficit disorder, ADD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, hyperkinetic syndrome, minimal brain damage, MBD
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