acalculia

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A condition where a person cannot do simple math after brain damage

noun
/ˌeɪkəˈkjuːliə/

Specialized

: acalculia

What is acalculia?

Examples

Can acalculia be treated effectively?
After his stroke, he was diagnosed with acalculia, making it difficult for him to perform basic math tasks.
After the accident, he developed acalculia and could no longer add simple numbers.
The neurologist explained that acalculia is often seen after certain types of brain injuries.
Her acalculia made everyday tasks like shopping and budgeting very challenging.
Children with acalculia may struggle with simple addition and subtraction due to underlying brain issues.
Therapists often help patients with acalculia relearn basic math skills after brain injuries.

Surface Forms

acalculia singular

acalculias plural

Morphology

acalculia = calculia (opaque) = a + calcul + ia

The prefix 'a-' suggests absence, but the specific medical condition is not easily derived from the base word.

Etymology

Acalculia comes from a- meaning 'without' and calcul meaning 'small stone', because people once counted with stones. It shares the same root as calculate, so acalculia is being 'without' the ability to do simple math.