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dyslexia

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dys·lex·i·a  (ds-lks-)
n.
A learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words.

[New Latin : dys- + Greek lexis, speech (from legein, to speak; see leg- in Indo-European roots).]

dyslexia
Noun
a developmental disorder that causes learning difficulty with reading, writing, and numeracy [Greek dus- not + lexis word]
dyslexic adjn

dyslexia  (ds-lks-)
A learning disability marked by impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words.

dyslexia
an impairment of the ability to read because of a brain defect. Also called alexia. — dyslexie, adj.
See also: Reading
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dyslexia - impaired ability to learn to read
learning disability, learning disorder - a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
Translations
Spanish dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] ndislexia
French dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] ndyslexie f
German dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] nLegasthenie f
Italian dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] ndislessia

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The series features a boy--much like Winkler himself--who finds resourceful ways to cope with his dyslexia.
2) Pitchess Detention Center inmate Richard Nadeau was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 15 and failed to finish school.
The purpose of this research was to ascertain if teachers with dyslexia and dyscalculia perceive that their learning disabilities have affected their adult lives, including their teaching.
 
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