alexia
[uh-lek-see-uh]
- a neurologic disorder marked by loss of the ability to understand written or printed language, usually resulting from a brain lesion or a congenital defect.
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Origin of alexia
Also called word blindness.
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Contemporary Examples
As a mother to three daughters, Catharina-Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane, Máxima has passed her style down to the next generation.
“What was discovered in Daraya is horrible,” says a Damascus activist who goes by the name Alexia Jade.
Historical Examples
“Oh Alexia, you worry the life out of her almost,” said Sally.
Five Little Peppers at SchoolMargaret Sidney
Polly had her arms around Alexia and was hugging her tightly.
Five Little Peppers at SchoolMargaret Sidney
But suppose he had children,” cried Polly, “just suppose it, Alexia.
Five Little Peppers at SchoolMargaret Sidney
Polly swallowed hard, and held Alexia's hand tighter than ever.
Five Little Peppers at SchoolMargaret Sidney
In the midst of them, Polly saw the face of the doctor who had just fixed Alexia's arm.
Five Little Peppers at SchoolMargaret Sidney
alexia
- a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired ability to readNontechnical name: word blindness Compare aphasia
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Word Origin
C19: from New Latin, from a- 1 + Greek lexis speech; influenced in meaning by Latin legere to read
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alexia
(ə-lĕk′sē-ə)- Loss of the ability to comprehend the meaning of written or printed words and sentences, usually caused by brain lesions.text blindness visual aphasia word blindness
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