agraphia

a·graph·i·a  (-grf-)

n.

A disorder marked by loss of the ability to write.

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[a- + Greek graphein, to write; see gerbh- in Indo-European roots + -ia.]

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a·graphic adj.

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agraphia [əˈgræfɪə]

n

(Medicine) loss of the ability to write, resulting from a brain lesion

[New Latin, from a-¹ + Greek graphein to write]

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Noun

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agraphia - a loss of the ability to write or to express thoughts in writing because of a brain lesion anorthography, logagraphia brain disease, brain disorder, encephalopathy - any disorder or disease of the brain