paragraphia

[ par-uh-graf-ee-uh ]

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. 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

/ ˌpærəˈɡrɑːfɪə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of paragraphia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of paragraphia¹

C20: from New Latin; see para- ¹, -graph

Example Sentences

Paragraphia is a similar defect which occurs in writing.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg