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a·lex·i·a  (-lks-)

n.

Loss of the ability to read, usually caused by brain lesions. Also called word blindness.

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[a-¹ + Greek lexis, speech (from legein, to speak; see leg- in Indo-European roots) + -ia¹.]

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alexia

dyslexia.

See also: Reading

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Noun

1.

alexia - inability to perceive written words visual aphasia, word blindness aphasia - inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion