paralexia

noun

para·​lex·​ia ˌpar-ə-ˈlek-sē-ə How to pronounce paralexia (audio)
: a disturbance in reading ability marked by the transposition of words or syllables and usually associated with brain injury

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“Paralexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/paralexia. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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