agnosia

/æɡˈnoʊziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A lack or loss of understanding of a specific type of sensory information, such as visual or auditory information.

“After the accident, she suffered from visual agnosia and could not recognize familiar objects.”

2. noun

A condition in which a person is unable to recognize the meaning or significance of objects, people, or events.

“The patient’s diagnosis included a case of agnosia, which made everyday tasks extremely challenging.”

Synonyms

  • agnosias
  • anosognosia