attention deficit hyperactivity disorder vs attention deficit disorder

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

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