Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alexia
noun
/əˈlɛksɪə/
Definition
Alexia is a neurological condition characterized by the loss of the ability to read, despite the ability to write and understand spoken language being intact.
Examples
- After the stroke, she developed alexia and struggled to read any text.
- His alexia made it challenging for him to enjoy his favorite novels.
Meaning
It generally occurs due to brain damage, often affecting the left hemisphere, which is responsible for language processing.
Synonyms
- reading disorder
- dyslexia (in some contexts)
