handicap /hand·i·cap/ (han´dĭ-kap) any physical or mental defect, congenital or acquired, preventing or restricting a person from participating in normal life or limiting their capacity to work.
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hand·i·cap (h n d -kp )n. A physical, mental, or emotional condition that interferes with one's normal functioning. |
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n a disability that hinders effective function; may involve any combination of physical, emotional, or social factors.
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Social medicine Any of a broad range of physical and mental disabilities which substantially limit a person's major life abilities and opportunities. See Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability.
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