PARAGRAPHIA Definition & Meaning

paragraphia

[par-uh-graf-ee-uh]

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noun

Psychiatry.

a disorder marked by the writing of words or letters other than those intended, or the loss of the ability to express ideas in writing, usually caused by a brain lesion.

paragraphia

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noun

psychiatry the habitual writing of a different word or letter from the one intended, often the result of a mental disorder or brain injury

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of paragraphia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; para- ¹, -graph, -ia

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of paragraphia¹

C20: from New Latin; see _para- ¹ , _-graph

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Paragraphia is a similar defect which occurs in writing.

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Both paraphasia and paragraphia may be produced by partial lesions of the sensory speech centres or of the commissures which connect these with the motor centres.

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This may affect speech to the point of an apparent aphasia or produce paragraphia.

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paragrapher paragraphic

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