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astereognosis

[uh-ster-ee-og-noh-sis, ey-ster-, uh-steer-, ey-steer-]
noun Pathology.
  1. the inability to determine the shape of an object by touching or feeling it.
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Origin of astereognosis

First recorded in 1895–1900; a-6 + stereo- + -gnosis
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British Dictionary definitions for astereognosis

astereognosis

noun
  1. inability to recognize objects by touch
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Word Origin for astereognosis

a- 1 + stereo- + -gnosis
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astereognosis in Medicine

astereognosis

(ə-stĕr′ē-ŏg-nō′sĭs)
n.
  1. The inability to determine the form of an object by touch.
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