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Physiological Impairments

Meaning

Physiological impairments are measurable deviations from the normal, optimal functional capacity of an organ system, tissue, or fundamental cellular process within the human body. In the specialized domain of hormonal health, this encompasses a wide range of dysfunctions, from reduced peripheral thyroid hormone conversion efficiency to compromised insulin receptor sensitivity or diminished adrenal reserve capacity. These impairments represent the underlying functional deficits that often precede and predispose an individual to overt chronic disease diagnosis.