ideational apraxia

ideational apraxia definition - medical

ideational apraxia or i·de·a·to·ry apraxia (īˈdē-ə-tôrˌē)

noun
A form of apraxia characterized by the inability to use an object properly due to impairment in the perception of its function or purpose.

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