a·bil·i·ty

(ă-bil'i-tē),

The physical, mental, or legal competence to function.

[L. habilitas, aptitude]

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ability

See Athletic ability, Mental ability.

a·bil·i·ty

(ă-bil'i-tē)

The physical or legal competence to function.

[L. habilitas, aptitude]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about ability

Q. How does alcohol affect learning abilities? Is there any information about learning problems due to use of alcohol?

A. EVERY TIME YOU TAKE A DRINK IT KILLS BRAIN CELLS...IN WOMAN..ALCOHOL WILL PRODUCE BIRTH DEFECTS,,,MOSTLY LEARNING DISABILITIES,AND OTHER DEFECTS..IF YOU ARE A YOUNG PERSON,,I SUGGEST YOU WORRY ABOUT DRINKING ALOT BECAUSE IT WILL AFFECT YOUR LEARNING,,,,MRFOOT56

Q. can a bladder infection affect male's ability to have sex?

A. I haven't heard about such an association However, this is only general statement, so if you have any concerns you may want to consult a doctor.

You may read more here:
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000521.htm

Q. What does treatment for prostate cancer consist of, and does it affect a male's ability to have sex? A very close friend of ours has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (it really *isn't* my partner or me!) and we were wondering what his treatment options might be. If the prostate gland is removed, does that eliminate the ability to have sex?

A. There is a new procedure called the da Vinci procedure that is minimally invasive and less likely to lead to the nerve damage that causes impotence. However, it is still a risk, as well as a risk of urinary incontinence. And even if you are not impotent, your orgasms will be dry - seminal fluid is produced by the prostate. There are also other procedures, such as implanting radioactive 'seeds' into the prostate. It is my understanding that the risk of impotence from that or any other radiation procedure is higher than da Vinci surgery, but less than with traditional surgery. Chemo and broader irradiation can be recommended in more advanced cases.
My brother had the daVinci procedure, and he is able to have sex.

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Prior to completing any of the CPP ability estimates, students were asked to scan a list of 140 occupational titles (ACT, 1989) arranged according to 23 job families.

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Alisson has proven to be an excellent addition to Liverpool's squad and is clearly a top quality goalkeeper, but Ter Stegen has better ability and potential according to FIFA 19.

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12 March 2018 - US-based technology company Inovalon (NASDAQ: INOV) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based healthcare technology provider Ability Network for aggregate consideration of USD 1.2bn in cash and restricted stock, the company said.

Inovalon to Acquire Healthcare Technology Firm Ability Network for USD 1.2bn

Personal information form, maternal post-partum quality of life questionnaire and self-care ability scale were used to collect data.

Determination of the life quality and self-care ability of the mothers in post-partum period

"Our 14th location allows us at Ability Center to help more people in the disabled community with an expanded footprint in California," said Darrell Heath, Ability Center's CEO.

Ability Center Acquires Accessible Mobility Center of Santa Rosa

Similarly, results from the second data set showed that people who'd demonstrated high cognitive ability as kids were nearly twice as likely to take on leadership positions as those who'd demonstrated low cognitive ability.

Kids with This Characteristic Are More Likely to Become Future Leaders

According to Gardner, spatial intelligence is one of the basic human intelligences: "the ability to perceive the visual-spatial world accurately and to perform transformations on those perceptions" (Lieu & Sorby, 2009, p.

Using computer-aided design software and 3D printers to improve spatial visualization

The aim of this work is to investigate relationships among pre-service primary mathematics teachers' gender, academic success and spatial ability. The study was conducted in Izmir with 193 pre-service primary mathematics teachers of Dokuz Eylul University.

Relationships among Preservice Primary Mathematics Teachers' Gender, Academic Success and Spatial Ability

That's the conclusion following research by Warwick University on what happens when youngsters are divided into classes by ability. The study was led by Professor Victor Lavy, based in the economics department at the university.

School streaming helps girls but not boys, says Warwick study

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