Unable
Unable
Unable (pronounced: /ʌnˈeɪbəl/) is an adjective in the English language that describes a state of incapacity or insufficiency to perform a certain action or task.
Etymology
The term "unable" is derived from the Old English word "un-", a prefix meaning "not", combined with "able", which comes from the Latin word "habilis" meaning "easily managed, apt".
Definition
In a medical context, "unable" is often used to describe a patient's inability to perform certain tasks or functions due to physical or mental limitations. This could be due to a variety of medical conditions, such as physical disabilities, mental disorders, or chronic conditions.
Related Terms
- Disability: A general term for impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. It denotes the negative aspects of the interaction between an individual (with a health condition) and that individual's contextual factors (environmental and personal factors).
- Incapacity: The state of being unable to handle one's own affairs.
- Incompetence: A term used in law to describe a person's inability to understand and participate in legal proceedings.
- Inability: The state of being unable to do something.
See Also
- Ableism: Discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities or who are perceived to have disabilities.
- Capability approach: A theoretical framework that entails two core normative claims: first, the claim that the freedom to achieve well-being is of primary moral importance, and second, that freedom to achieve well-being is to be understood in terms of people's capabilities, that is, their real opportunities to do and be what they have reason to value.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unable
- Wikipedia's article - Unable
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