1. Plural of alexia; conditions characterized by loss of the ability to read, typically resulting from brain injury or neurological disorder.
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• The neurologist studied several cases of alexias in stroke patients.
• Different types of alexias can result from damage to different brain regions.
• Patients with alexias may retain the ability to write or speak despite losing reading ability.
• The research team documented alexias in individuals with acquired brain injuries.