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Agraphia Dictionary Page

agraphia

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/əˈɡræf.i.ə/

Definitions

  • The inability to write due to a brain injury or neurological condition.

Usage Examples

  • "The patient's agraphia was a result of a stroke affecting the left hemisphere."
  • "Therapy sessions helped improve her condition of agraphia over time."

Etymology

Derived from Greek "a-" meaning "without" and "graphia" meaning "writing."

Synonyms

  • Loss of writing ability
  • Writing impairment

Antonyms

  • Ability to write
  • Normal writing skill

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Hindi लेखन-अक्षम /ləˈkʰən ˈʌkʃəm/
Spanish agrafia /a.ɡɾaˈfi.a/
French agraphie /aɡʁa.fi/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • American English: /əˈɡræf.i.ə/
  • British English: /əˈɡræf.i.ə/

Historical Usage

Agraphia has been studied in neurology since the 19th century, often in the context of aphasia and other language disorders.

Cultural Nuances

The condition is often linked with the challenges faced by patients with neurological impairments and is significant in the fields of linguistics and cognitive science.

More Information

The Effects of Agraphia

Agraphia impacts the ability to communicate through writing, and its treatment involves addressing the underlying neurological cause while improving cognitive and motor functions through therapy.

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