Physical disability

Physical disability (pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkəl dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/) is a term used to describe a long-term or permanent loss or impairment of part of the body's physical function. The term is often used to refer to individuals who have mobility or dexterity impairments, but can also refer to a wide range of other physical impairments.

Etymology

The term "physical disability" is derived from the Latin words "physica" meaning "nature" and "dis" meaning "not" or "apart", and the Old French word "abilite" meaning "ability". Thus, it literally means "not having the natural ability".

Types of Physical Disabilities

There are many different types of physical disabilities, including but not limited to:

Related Terms

Impairment: A problem in body function or structure.
Disability: A general term for impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
Mobility impairment: A category of disability that includes people with varying types of physical disabilities.
Accessibility: The design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities.
Rehabilitation: A treatment or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Physical disability
Wikipedia's article - Physical disability

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Physical disability