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hyperactivity

[hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
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Alkermes’ drug is already in early stage trials for fatigue tied to multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, and for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

There might be coaches who could help with issues like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or therapists she could talk to about her mental health.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Her latest album, "ADHDara," is inspired by her "hyperactivity".

From Barron's May 17, 2026

Rivera, who lives in South Gate, has a 6-year-old daughter who is autistic and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a 16-year-old son who is autistic and nonverbal.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

And the more I began to appreciate what she did for my family, the less her accent and hyperactivity bothered me.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley




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