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alexia
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐlɨˈksiɐ/a·le·xi·a
Definition
1A neurological disorder characterized by the loss of the ability to understand written language, despite preserved vision and writing ability.
Usage examples
“The stroke caused him severe alexia.”
“Pure alexia is a rare condition that affects only reading.”
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acquired alexiapure alexiaalexia symptoms