oppositional defiant disorder
noun
: a disruptive behavior pattern of childhood and adolescence characterized by defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior especially toward adults in positions of authority
—abbreviation ODD
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There, he was diagnosed with unspecified bipolar disorder and related disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and PTSD, per the records.
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Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
These children may have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
—Gia Miller, Parents, 31 Aug. 2023
Having been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism and oppositional defiant disorder, too much stimuli overwhelms Shayden.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
Their overall journey is recorded in thick, three-ring binders the parents kept with insurance papers, admission forms and psychiatric assessments: reactive attachment disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD and more.
—Robin Erb and Carter Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2021
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Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
These children may have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
—Gia Miller, Parents, 31 Aug. 2023
Having been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism and oppositional defiant disorder, too much stimuli overwhelms Shayden.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
Their overall journey is recorded in thick, three-ring binders the parents kept with insurance papers, admission forms and psychiatric assessments: reactive attachment disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD and more.
—Robin Erb and Carter Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2021
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oppositional defiant disorder
noun
op·po·si·tion·al de·fi·ant disorder
ˌäp-ə-ˈzish-nəl-di-ˈfī-ənt-, -ən-ᵊl- 
: a disruptive behavior pattern of childhood and adolescence characterized by defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior especially toward adults in positions of authority
—abbreviation ODD
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