graphesthesia


graph·es·the·si·a

(graf'es-thē'zē-ă), Tactual ability to recognize writing on the skin. [G. graphē, writing, + aisthēsis, perception]

graphesthesia

(grăf″ĕs-thē′zē-ă) [″ + aisthesis, sensation] The ability to recognize outlines, numbers, words, or symbols traced or written on the skin.