Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

micrographia

noun

/maɪˈkrɒɡrəfiə/

Definition

A condition characterized by unusually small handwriting.

Examples

After weeks of writing in a hurry, her notes were filled with micrographia that were hard for anyone else to read.
Micrographia can be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease, signaling potential motor function issues.

Meaning

Micrographia typically refers to a neurological condition that often occurs in patients with Parkinson’s disease, where the handwriting becomes progressively smaller and more cramped.