astereognosis

[ uh-ster-ee-og-noh-sis, ey-ster-, uh-steer-, ey-steer- ]
nounPathology.

  1. the inability to determine the shape of an object by touching or feeling it.

Origin of astereognosis

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; a-6 + stereo- + -gnosis

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British Dictionary definitions for astereognosis

astereognosis

/ (əˌstɛrɪəʊˈɡnəʊsɪs) /

noun

  1. inability to recognize objects by touch

Origin of astereognosis

1
a- 1 + stereo- + -gnosis

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