minimal brain dysfunction

noun

: attention deficit disorder

Note: Minimal brain dysfunction is one of several former names originally used to describe attention deficit disorder.

Examples of minimal brain dysfunction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other terms would follow, like minimal brain dysfunction. Ryan D'agostino, Esquire, 27 Mar. 2014

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Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minimal brain dysfunction was in 1966

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Medical Definition

minimal brain dysfunction

noun
: attention deficit disorder
abbreviation MBD

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