impairment
[ im-pair-muhnt ]
/ ɪmˈpɛər mənt /
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noun
the state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged, especially mentally or physically: cognitive impairment in older adults.
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impairment
[ ĭm-pâr′mənt ]
n.
Weakening, damage, or deterioration, especially as a result of injury or disease.
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