ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
What it means
An older, informal term commonly used for the predominantly inattentive presentation of ADHD. Current diagnostic systems use Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder rather than ADD as a separate diagnosis.
Term details
Category: diagnosis
Regional use: general
Last source check: July 28, 2026
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