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hyperlexia

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hy·​per·​lex·​ia | \ -ˈlek-sē-ə How to pronounce hyperlexia (audio) \

Medical Definition of hyperlexia

: precocious reading ability accompanied by difficulties in acquiring language and social skills

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hyperlexic \ -​sik How to pronounce hyperlexia (audio) \ adjective

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“Hyperlexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperlexia. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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