TACTILE AGNOSIA
\tˈakta͡ɪl aɡnˈə͡ʊzi͡ə], \tˈaktaɪl aɡnˈəʊziə], \t_ˈa_k_t_aɪ_l a_ɡ_n_ˈəʊ_z_iə]\
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By Princeton University
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Loss of the ability to comprehend the meaning or recognize the importance of various forms of stimulation that cannot be attributed to impairment of a primary sensory modality. Tactile agnosia is characterized by an inability to perceive the shape and nature of an object by touch alone, despite unimpaired sensation to light touch, position, and other primary sensory modalities.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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