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mbd

/ˌɛm ˌbiː ˈdiː/

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noun

formalcommonmedicalabbreviationobsolete/ˌɛm ˌbiː ˈdiː/

uncountable · proper noun

A medical abbreviation for a condition, primarily affecting boys, characterized by behavioral disturbances and learning difficulties.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинская аббревиатура для состояния, поражающего в основном мальчиков, характеризующегося поведенческими нарушениями и трудностями в обучении.
  1. Minimal Brain Dysfunction C1 formal medical

    A historical term for a condition, mostly diagnosed in boys, characterized by behavioral and learning disorders, now more commonly referred to as ADHD.

    • The child was diagnosed with MBD in the 1970s.
    • Symptoms of MBD include hyperactivity and difficulty focusing.
    • Treatment for MBD often involved behavioral therapy and medication.

    🇷🇺Минимальная мозговая дисфункция

    Synonyms: attention deficit disorderattention deficit hyperactivity disorderhyperkinetic syndrome