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dyslexia

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++dys·lex·i·a /dɪsˈleksiə/ noun [uncountable]  SESLa condition that makes it difficult for someone to read and spell 诵读困难dyslexic adjective Two of the children in the class are dyslexic. 班上有两个孩子患有诵读困难症。dyslexic noun [countable]
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dyslexiaAcquired dyslexia involves a loss of reading ability as a result of brain injury.The purpose: to present an award recognizing special achievement in the fight against a learning disability known as dyslexia.Two approaches have been taken to the interpretation of deep dyslexia in relation to models of normal reading.The Baltimore-based society defines dyslexia as a type of learning disability that revolves around difficulty in processing language.This is despite Wesley being severely physically handicapped, suspected of some deafness and suffering from dyslexia.While causes of dyslexia remain obscure, there is growing evidence that it is neurological in nature.Had some form of dyslexia or word-blindness.
Origin dyslexia (1800-1900) dys- bad (from Greek) + Greek lexis word, speech
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dyslexia
dyslexia /dɪsˈleksiə/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: dys- 'bad' (from Greek) + Greek lexis 'word, speech'
a condition that makes it difficult for someone to read and spell
—dyslexic adjective:
    Two of the children in the class are dyslexic.


dys·lexiaBrE /dɪsˈleksiə/ 🔊NAmE /dɪsˈleksiə/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] a slight disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling, for example, but does not affect intelligence 诵读困难 dys·lex·ic BrE /dɪsˈleksɪk/ 🔊NAmE /dɪsˈleksɪk/ 🔊 adjectiveHe's dyslexic. 他患诵读困难症。🔊🔊 dys·lex·ic BrE /dɪsˈleksɪk/ 🔊NAmE /dɪsˈleksɪk/ 🔊 nounwriting courses for dyslexics为诵读困难患者开设的写作班