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paralexia

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par⋅a⋅lex⋅i⋅a

  [par-uh-lek-see-uh]
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–noun
an impairment of reading ability characterized by the transposition of letters or words.
Origin:
1875–80; < NL, equiv. to para- para- 1 + Gk léx(is) speaking, speech (see lexis ) + -ia

Related forms:
par⋅a⋅lex⋅ic, adjective
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Main Entry: para·lex·ia
Pronunciation: "par-&-'lek-sE-&
Function: noun
: a disturbance in reading ability marked by the transpositionof words or syllables and usually associated with brain injury
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paralexia par·a·lex·i·a (pār'ə-lěk'sē-ə)
n.
Misapprehension in the reading of written or printed words and substitution of other meaningless words for them.

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