Anorthography (Noun)
Meaning
A loss of the ability to write or to express thoughts in writing because of a brain lesion.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with anorthography after a severe head injury made it difficult for her to put words into coherent sentences.
- He struggled to write his name despite being able to type it with ease, an indication of anorthography caused by the recent stroke.
- Following the car accident, John suffered from anorthography and could no longer organize his thoughts into written words.
- Doctors suspected that a brain lesion was the cause of her anorthography, which hindered her ability to express herself in written form.
- His anorthography progressed over time, and soon he struggled to form even the simplest of written sentences.