plural impairments
: a condition in which a part of your body or mind is damaged and does not work well
a hearing/memory/visual impairment
The loud noise caused impairment of her hearing.
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“Impairment.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/impairment. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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