atopognosis

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Noun atopognosis has 1 sense

atopognosia, atopognosis - absence or loss of topognosia; inability to locate correctly a point of touch
--₁ is a kind of nervous disorder, neurological disorder, neurological disease

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Atopognosis

Definition:

Atopognosis refers to the inability to locate and identify specific parts of the body in space without visual or tactile cues, often due to brain damage or neurological disorders.

Sample Sentences:

1. She experienced atopognosis after the car accident, struggling to feel where her legs were positioned without looking or touching them.

2. The patient's atopognosis hindered their ability to dress themselves accurately, as they couldn't discern the position of their arms without visual assistance.