impaired potency
[ɪmˈpeərd ˈpoʊtənsi]
noun phrasepl: impaired potencies
potência diminuída
1. A reduction or weakening in the ability to perform a function, particularly referring to sexual dysfunction or loss of physical/mental capability
The medication resulted in impaired potency as a side effect.
O medicamento resultou em potência diminuída como efeito colateral.
2. In medical/pharmaceutical contexts, the weakening of effectiveness of a substance or drug
The impaired potency of the antibiotics required a higher dosage.
A potência diminuída dos antibióticos exigiu uma dosagem mais alta.
3. Loss of power, strength, or vigor in performing duties or functions
The executive's impaired potency in decision-making affected the company's direction.
A potência diminuída do executivo na tomada de decisões afetou a direção da empresa.
In Brazilian healthcare and pharmaceutical contexts, 'potência diminuída' is a clinical term commonly used in medical consultations and drug labeling. The condition is discussed openly in modern medical settings, though sexual dysfunction remains a sensitive topic in social contexts. The term is more frequently encountered in medical literature and doctor-patient conversations than in everyday speech.
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