alexia
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noun \ə-ˈlek-sē-ə\Definition of ALEXIA
: aphasia marked by loss of ability to read
Origin of ALEXIA
New Latin, from a- + Greek lexis speech, from legein to speak — more at legend
First Known Use: 1878
alex·ia
noun \ə-ˈlek-sē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALEXIA
: aphasia characterized by loss of ability to read
—alex·ic \-ˈlek-sik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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