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a⋅graph⋅i⋅a

[ey-graf-ee-uh, uh-graf-]
–noun Pathology.
a cerebral disorder characterized by total or partial inability to write.

Origin:
1870–75; < NL; see a- 6 , -graphy


a⋅graph⋅ic, adjective
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a·graph·i·a   (ā-grāf'ē-ə)   
n.  A disorder marked by loss of the ability to write.

[a-1 + Greek graphein, to write; see gerbh- in Indo-European roots + -ia1.]
a·graph'ic adj.
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Main Entry: agraph·ia
Pronunciation: (')A-'graf-E-&
Function: noun
: the pathological loss of the ability to write —agraph·ic /-'graf-ik/ adjective
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agraphia a·graph·i·a (ā-grāf'ē-ə)
n.
A form of aphasia characterized by loss of the ability to write. Also called anorthography.


a·graph'ic adj.

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