agraphia
nounfemininetécnico/ɐɡɾɐˈfiɐ/low
a·gra·fi·a
Definition
The loss of the ability to write, typically resulting from brain injury or disease, while motor skills remain intact.
The patient's agraphia made communication difficult.
Agrammatism is often associated with certain types of agraphia.
syn
Common collocations
acquired agraphiapure agraphia
Etymology
Do grego 'a-' (negação) + 'graphé' (escrita).