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dyslexia

Definition:

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell accurately. It is characterized by difficulties with phonological processing, decoding, and fluent word recognition.

Senses:

Sense 1:

noun: a neurological condition causing reading and writing difficulties.

Example sentence: Many people with dyslexia have above-average intelligence.

Sense 2:

adjective: relating to or affected by dyslexia.

Example sentence: The dyslexic student required extra support in the classroom.

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