Definition of ANOSOGNOSIA

anosognosia

Meanings

Plural: anosognosias

Noun

  • The inability of a person to recognize his or her own illness or handicap.
  • Failure to be aware of a defect or deficit resulting from disability, due to brain injury (e.g. Anton-Babinski syndrome).

Origin / Etymology

From a- + noso- + -gnosia.

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