agnosia
|ag-no-sia|
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/æɡˈnoʊʒə/
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/æɡˈnəʊziə/
inability to recognize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnosia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agnōsia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gnōsis' meant 'knowledge.'
Historical Evolution
'agnōsia' was adopted into Latin as 'agnosia' and eventually became the modern English word 'agnosia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of knowledge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inability to recognize objects or persons.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize and identify objects or persons despite having intact sensory functions.
The patient was diagnosed with agnosia after being unable to recognize familiar faces.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 00:36