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Impairment
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A loss of part or all of a physical or mental ability, such as the ability to see, walk, or learn. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomic structure or function. (NCI Thesaurus)
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