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disability
dis·a·bil·i·ty [ dis-uh-bil-i-tee ]
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A person becomes a claimant under a disability income insurance policy or a disability rehabilitation program because of a health condition or injury which limits the person's ability to earn an income or function without institutionalization.NCI Health Level 7 VocabularyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2018
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Any physical or mental impairment that interferes with an individual's ability to perform desired activities.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(disabilities) Disabilities make it harder to do normal daily activities. They may limit what you can do physically or mentally, or they can affect your senses. Disability doesn't mean unable, and it isn't a sickness. Most people with disabilities can - and do - work, play, learn, and enjoy full, healthy lives. Mobility aids and assistive devices can make daily tasks easier. About one in every five people in the United States has a disability. Some people are born with one. Others have them as a result of an illness or injury. Some people develop them as they age. Almost all of us will have a disability at some point in our lives. Department of Health and Human ServicesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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