anosmia

noun

Meaning

A complete loss of the sense of smell.

Examples

Many patients experience temporary anosmia following a viral infection.
Congenital anosmia is a condition where a person is born without the ability to smell.

Synonyms: smell loss, olfactory dysfunction, hyposmia

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anosmia

noun

Pronunciation: /æˈnɒzmiə/

Definition

A complete loss of the sense of smell.

Examples

Many patients experience temporary anosmia following a viral infection.
Congenital anosmia is a condition where a person is born without the ability to smell.

Synonyms of anosmia

Words with a similar meaning to anosmia:

smell loss
olfactory dysfunction
hyposmia

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