dyssymbolia

dyssymbolia
dys·sym·bo·lia .dis-.(s)im-'bō-lē-ə n deficiency in the ability to express thoughts in language

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dys·sym·bo·lia (dis″sim-boґle-ə) failure of conceptual thinking so that thoughts cannot be intelligently formulated in language; it may be a form of asymbolia or a sign of schizophrenia.

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  • asymbolia — A form of aphasia in which the significance of signs and symbols is not appreciated. SYN: sight blindness. [G. a priv. + symbolon, an outward sign] * * * asym·bo·lia .ā (.)sim bō lē ə n loss of the power to understand previously familiar symbols… …   Medical dictionary

  • dyssymboly — dys·sym·bo·ly (dis simґbo le) dyssymbolia …   Medical dictionary

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