Dyschiria
Dyschiria
Dyschiria (pronounced dis-ky-ree-uh) is a medical term that refers to a condition where a person has difficulty or inability to touch or point to a part of the body when it is named, or to name a part of the body that is touched. This condition is often associated with neurological disorders such as stroke or brain injury.
Etymology
The term "Dyschiria" is derived from the Greek words "dys" meaning "bad" or "difficult", and "cheir" meaning "hand". This etymology reflects the difficulty that individuals with this condition have in identifying or touching parts of their body.
Related Terms
- Agnosia: A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize familiar objects, sounds, or people.
- Apraxia: A motor disorder caused by damage to the brain, in which a person has difficulty with the motor planning to perform tasks or movements when asked.
- Astereognosis: The inability to identify an object by active touch of the hands without other sensory input.
- Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of the body, typically resulting from a stroke or other brain injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dyschiria
- Wikipedia's article - Dyschiria
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