The Medical Term for a Reading Handicap Where Some Letters

question 54

Short Answer

The medical term for a reading handicap where some letters and numbers are reversed by the brain is ________.

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Definitions:

Proct/o

A prefix in medical terminology that refers to the anus, rectum, or lower part of the gastrointestinal tract.

Dysphagia

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, which may be due to an obstruction or a disorder in the swallowing mechanism.

Hemat

A prefix in medical terminology that relates to blood.

Mal-

A prefix added to the start of a word to indicate a negative quality or the act of doing something poorly or badly.