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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
erectile dysfunctionreduced efficacyweakened potencydecreased potencyloss of potencyfunctional decline
Antonyms / Antônimos
enhanced potencyfull potencyimproved potencyvigorstrength

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
potência diminuída
Most common and formal medical term
General Brazilian Portuguese
disfunção erétil
When specifically referring to sexual dysfunction
Portugal
potência enfraquecida
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese
Medical terminology
impotência relativa
Clinical term used in medical literature

Related Words

potencyimpairmentdysfunctionefficacyweaknesscapabilityperformance

Related Idioms & Phrases

loss of power
weakened capability
reduced effectiveness
not firing on all cylinders
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