paragraphia

American  

[par-uh-graf-ee-uh] / ˌpær əˈgræf i ə /

noun

Psychiatry.

1. a disorder marked by the writing of words or letters other than those intended, or the loss of the ability to express ideas in writing, usually caused by a brain lesion.

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paragraphia British  

/ ˌpærəˈɡrɑːfɪə /

noun

1. psychiatry the habitual writing of a different word or letter from the one intended, often the result of a mental disorder or brain injury

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Etymology

Origin of paragraphia

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; para- ¹, -graph, -ia

Example Sentences

Paragraphia is a similar defect which occurs in writing.

From Project Gutenberg

Both paraphasia and paragraphia may be produced by partial lesions of the sensory speech centres or of the commissures which connect these with the motor centres.

From Project Gutenberg

This may affect speech to the point of an apparent aphasia or produce paragraphia.

From Project Gutenberg