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hyperlexia

noun hy·per·lex·ia \-ˈlek-sē-ə\

Medical Definition of HYPERLEXIA

:  precocious reading ability accompanied by difficulties in acquiring language and social skills
hy·per·lex·ic \-sik\ adjective

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