attention deficit hyperactivity disorder vs MBD

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and MBD both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder	Yes	No	No	No
MBD	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and MBD are synonyms defined as:

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and MBD: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

Other synonyms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include ADD, ADHD, attention deficit disorder, hyperkinetic syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal brain dysfunction.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (noun)	MBD (noun)
a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders	a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders