specific impairment
[spəˈsɪfɪk ɪmˈpeərmənt]
nounpl: specific impairments
deficiência específica
1. A particular or distinct functional limitation or disability that affects a specific ability, organ, or system in the body or mind
The patient was diagnosed with a specific impairment in short-term memory after the accident.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com uma deficiência específica na memória de curto prazo após o acidente.
2. In medical and legal contexts, a clearly defined loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical function or structure
The assessment identified a specific impairment in auditory processing that requires specialized intervention.
A avaliação identificou uma deficiência específica no processamento auditivo que requer intervenção especializada.
3. In accounting and finance, a reduction in the value of an asset that is attributable to a particular event or circumstance
The company recorded a specific impairment charge on the asset due to market conditions.
A empresa registrou uma provisão para perda por deficiência específica do ativo devido às condições de mercado.
In Brazil, the term 'deficiência específica' is commonly used in educational contexts through LDBEN (Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional) to identify students with learning disabilities. In the USA, the term is prevalent in medical, legal, and disability rights discourse, particularly related to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The specificity of the term reflects a shift toward individualized assessment and targeted intervention rather than categorical diagnoses.
Related Idioms & Phrases
identified specific impairment
address a specific impairment
manage specific impairments
overcome a specific impairment
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