Meanings of characterized by impairment in English

Objective: Autism is characterized by impairment in communication and social interaction, by repetitive behaviours and by difficulty in adapting to novel experiences.

Objective: Acute respiratory failure is a major complication of severe pneumococcal pneumonia, characterized by impairment of pulmonary microvascular barrier function and pulmonary hypertension.

Osteoporosis is characterized by impairment of bone mass and deterioration of bone microscopic structure, resulting in increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.

Autism is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairment of communication and social interaction, as well as by high levels of repetitive and ritualistic behaviours.