Agnosy

/ˈæɡnoʊsi/ noun

Definition

Archaic or obsolete term for agnosis or lack of knowledge; sometimes used in medical contexts similarly to agnosia.

Etymology

A variant or related form of agnosis, using the Greek -y suffix construction, appearing in older medical and philosophical texts before standardized terminology solidified.

Kelly Says

This word is basically the granddad of agnosia—medical language has evolved and standardized, so agnosy mostly shows up in dusty old medical journals where doctors were still figuring out how to name neurological mysteries.

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