alexia
Pronunciation: /əˈlɛksɪə, eɪ-/
Definition of alexia
noun
- inability to recognize or read written words or letters, typically as a result of brain damage. Compare with dyslexia.
Origin:
late 19th century: from a-1 'without' + Greek lexis 'speech', from legein 'speak', which was confused with Latin legere 'read'
