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hypoesthesia vs impairment

impairment vs hypoesthesia

hypoesthesia and impairment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypoesthesia Yes No No No
impairment Yes No No No
As nouns, impairment is a hypernym of hypoesthesia; that is, impairment is a word with a broader meaning than hypoesthesia:
  • hypoesthesia: impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity
  • impairment: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Other hypernyms of hypoesthesia include disability, disablement, handicap.
hypoesthesia (noun) impairment (noun)
impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
the occurrence of a change for the worse
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
Difference between hypoesthesia and impairment

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