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Noun alexia has 1 sense
  1. visual aphasia, alexia, word blindness - inability to perceive written words
    --1 is a kind of aphasia

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Alexia

Definition:

Alexia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to read or comprehend written language, despite normal vision and intelligence.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Medical Term

Example Sentence: After the accident, the patient suffered from alexia and was unable to read anything.

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Sense 2: Popular Term

Example Sentence: The book became an overnight sensation, causing a widespread case of alexia among readers.

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Sense 3: Local Term

Example Sentence: In their local community, alexia refers to the strange tradition of wearing mismatched socks on Fridays.

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