alexia
nounfemininetécnico/ɐlɨˈksiɐ/low
a·le·xi·a
Definition
A neurological disorder characterized by the loss of the ability to understand written language, despite preserved vision and writing ability.
The stroke caused him severe alexia.
Pure alexia is a rare condition that affects only reading.
Common collocations
acquired alexiapure alexiaalexia symptoms
Etymology
Do grego a- (privação) + léxis (palavra).