一般说人的身体有缺陷的“缺陷”应该是哪个单词？

handicap
Deafness can be a serious handicap. 耳聋有时算是严重的缺陷.（牛津词典）
physical defect He was born with a hearing defect.(柯林斯词典）
都可以，还可以说，disibility She swims well despite her disabilities. 她虽然身有残疾, 却是个游泳好手.（牛津词典）

disabled
defective

disable!