functional deficiency
[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl dɪˈfɪʃənsi]
nounpl: functional deficiencies
deficiência funcional
1. A lack of ability to perform normal functions; an impairment in the capacity to carry out typical activities or operations
The patient experienced a functional deficiency in her right hand after the stroke.
A paciente apresentava uma deficiência funcional na mão direita após o acidente vascular cerebral.
2. In medical/physiological context: a diminished capacity of an organ or system to perform its intended role
Kidney functional deficiency requires careful monitoring and treatment.
A deficiência funcional dos rins requer monitoramento e tratamento cuidadosos.
3. In organizational or mechanical context: the inability of a system or device to operate as designed
The software update revealed a functional deficiency in data processing.
A atualização do software revelou uma deficiência funcional no processamento de dados.
This term is primarily used in medical, healthcare, and rehabilitation contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly found in clinical assessments, disability evaluations, and official medical documentation. The term is neutral and clinical, used by healthcare professionals when describing patient conditions or system performance. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'deficiência funcional' is the standard terminology in medical practice, though it may be used interchangeably with 'incapacidade funcional' depending on the region and specific context.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have a functional deficiency in something
to suffer from functional deficiency
functional deficiency of the [organ/system]
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