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What does impairment mean?

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Noun
  1. The result of being impaired; a deterioration or weakening; a disability or handicap; an inefficient part or factor.
  2. (accounting) A downward revaluation, a write-down.
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Some countries recognise abortion when pregnancy results from rape or incest, or when there is a high probability of foetal impairment.
Harms of antiviral treatment may include drug hypersensitivity and renal impairment.
Measures of oxidative stress are correlated with the degree of impairment of LV function.
McAuley seconded Hope's sentiment and sought in transitory embraces an answer to his nagging fear of emotional impairment.
The peripheral vasoconstriction also causes impairment of renal function, manifested either as oliguria or anuria.
We need additional research to determine what remediation methods are most appropriate for which kinds of student impairment.

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