impaired processing
[ɪmˈpeərd ˈprəʊsesɪŋ]
noun
processamento prejudicado
1. A condition or state in which the ability to understand, interpret, or handle information is reduced or diminished
The patient's impaired processing made it difficult to follow complex instructions.
O processamento prejudicado do paciente dificultava o acompanhamento de instruções complexas.
2. In psychology and neurology, a deficit in cognitive functions such as attention, memory, or perception
Impaired processing of visual information is common in certain neurological disorders.
O processamento prejudicado de informações visuais é comum em certos transtornos neurológicos.
3. In computing or technology, a reduction in the efficiency or capability of data handling or system performance
Network latency resulted in impaired processing of the database queries.
A latência da rede resultou em processamento prejudicado das consultas do banco de dados.
This term is primarily used in medical, psychological, and neuroscientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is a clinical/technical term rather than colloquial language, commonly found in medical reports, diagnostic assessments, and academic research. In Brazil, healthcare professionals use this terminology when describing cognitive or neurological conditions to patients and in medical documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have impaired processing
impaired processing of information
experiencing impaired processing
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