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Tactile Agnosia

Description:

Tactile agnosia, also known as astereognosis, is a neurological condition characterized by the inability to recognize or identify objects by touch, even though the sense of touch is intact. It is often associated with damage to the somatosensory cortex of the brain.

Senses:

1. Tactile Agnosia: The primary sense refers to the condition where there is a loss of ability to recognize objects or textures through touch.

Usages:

• Sense of touch: Tactile agnosia affects the sense of touch, leading to difficulties in identifying things by feeling their textures.
• Neurological condition: Tactile agnosia is a neurological condition that can result from trauma, stroke, or other brain disorders.

Sample Sentences:

• Due to the patient's tactile agnosia, he was unable to distinguish between a soft fabric and a rough surface.
• Individuals with tactile agnosia may struggle to perform daily tasks such as buttoning clothes or handling objects without visual cues.

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