agraphia

agraphia

English

Etymology

a- +‎ graphia, from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) and γράφω (gráphō, “I write”).

Noun

agraphia (uncountable)

1. (pathology) A loss of the ability to write (usually resulting from a brain injury).
2. The inability to write.

Synonyms

• dysgraphia

Derived terms

• agraphic

Translations

loss of writing ability

Finnish: agrafia (fi), kirjoituskyvyttömyys (fi)

Portuguese: agrafia (pt) f

inability to write

Finnish: kirjoitustaidottomuus (fi) (due to lack of education)