astereognosis

astereognosis [uh-ster-ee-og-noh-sis, ey-ster-, uh-steer-, ey-steer-] Word Origin noun Pathology.

1. the inability to determine the shape of an object by touching or feeling it.

Origin of astereognosis First recorded in 1895–1900; a-6 + stereo- + -gnosis British Dictionary definitions for astereognosis astereognosis noun

1. inability to recognize objects by touch

Word Origin for astereognosis a- 1 + stereo- + -gnosis astereognosis in Medicine astereognosis [ə-stĕr′ē-ŏg-nō′sĭs] n.

1. The inability to determine the form of an object by touch.