hyperlexia
noun
hy·per·lex·ia
-ˈlek-sē-ə 
: precocious reading ability accompanied by difficulties in acquiring language and social skills
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“Hyperlexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperlexia. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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