Loss or impairment of the ability to write (letters, syllables, words, or phrases) due to an injury to a specific cerebral area or occasionally due to emotional factors. This condition rarely occurs in isolation, and often accompanies APHASIA. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p485; APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)
Also Known As:
Dysgraphia; Acquired Agraphia; Acquired Dysgraphia; Constructional Agraphia; Developmental Agraphia; Developmental Dysgraphia; Acquired Agraphias; Acquired Dysgraphias; Agraphia, Acquired; Agraphia, Constructional; Agraphia, Developmental; Agraphia, Pure; Agraphias; Agraphias, Acquired; Agraphias, Constructional; Agraphias, Developmental; Agraphias, Pure; Constructional Agraphias; Developmental Agraphias; Developmental Dysgraphias; Dysgraphia, Acquired; Dysgraphia, Developmental; Dysgraphias; Dysgraphias, Acquired; Dysgraphias, Developmental; Pure Agraphias; Pure Agraphia