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Lack of ability of a part to do normal function is called as -

A
Impairment
B
Disease
C
Disability
D
Handicap
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Disability o According to WHO definitions,Disease: Any abnormal condition of an individual that impairs functionImpairment: Any loss or abnormality' of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or functionDisability. (Because of impairment,) any restriction or inability to perform an activity in a range considered normal for a human beingHandicap: A disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairmentdisability, that limits/prevents fulfillment of a role considered normal (depending on age, sex, social, cultural factors) for that individualFor example,EventClassificationInterpretationAccidentLoss of footCannot WalkUnemployedDiseaseImpairmentDisabilityHandicapImpairs function of a personLoss of anatomical structure in the form of footWalking is a normal routine daily activity of a human beingLoses out his job because he cannot walk, so cannot fulfill his role in the society, i.e, earning for his family members

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