Healthcare Disparities Terminology

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'underdeveloped' describes something that has not reached a desired level of development.

• The underdeveloped countries struggle with inadequate infrastructure and limited access to education.
• The underdeveloped areas don't have many fancy buildings or big shopping malls.
• The underdeveloped regions are pretty behind the times.
• His underdeveloped social skills made it difficult for him to make friends.

noun the belief that able-bodied individuals are superior to those with disabilities

• The company has a strict policy against ableism in the workplace.
• It's important to educate ourselves and others about ableism and its impact.
• Don't be ableist, it's not cool to discriminate against people with disabilities.
• Ableism is like a barrier that prevents people with disabilities from fully participating in society.