OLFACTORY AGNOSIAS
\ɒlfˈaktəɹˌi aɡnˈə͡ʊzi͡əz], \ɒlfˈaktəɹˌi aɡnˈəʊziəz], \ɒ_l_f_ˈa_k_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi_ a_ɡ_n_ˈəʊ_z_iə_z]\
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Loss of the ability to comprehend the meaning or recognize the importance of various forms of stimulation that cannot be attributed to impairment of a primary sensory modality. Tactile agnosia is characterized by an inability to perceive the shape and nature of an object by touch alone, despite unimpaired sensation to light touch, position, and other primary sensory modalities.
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