Minimal Brain Dysfunction (Noun)
Meaning
A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Minimal brain dysfunction was initially thought to be the underlying cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in many children.
- Some research has linked minimal brain dysfunction to the development of certain personality disorders later in life.
- Boys are disproportionately affected by minimal brain dysfunction, with the male-to-female ratio ranging from 3:1 to 6:1 in various studies.
- Early detection of minimal brain dysfunction can greatly improve treatment outcomes and the quality of life for those affected.
- In some cases, minimal brain dysfunction has been associated with prenatal exposure to environmental toxins or other prenatal complications.
Synonyms
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Hyperkinetic Syndrome
- MBD
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- ADD
- Minimal Brain Damage
- ADHD