anosmia

American  

[an-oz-mee-uh, -os-] / ænˈɒz mi ə, -ˈɒs- /

noun

Pathology.

1. absence or loss of the sense of smell.

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anosmia British  

/ ænˈɒzmɪə, -ˈɒs- /

noun

1. pathol loss of the sense of smell, usually as the result of a lesion of the olfactory nerve, disease in another organ or part, or obstruction of the nasal passages

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Other Word Forms

• anosmatic
  adjective
• anosmic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of anosmia

1805–15; < New Latin < Greek an- an- ¹ + osm ( ḗ ) smell (akin to ózein to smell) + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

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anosmia

There have even been reports of zinc-induced anosmia syndrome, meaning a loss of smell, from zinc nasal sprays.

From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2024

Although less dependent on smell to process reality than other animals, humans still need it and will suffer from mental health disorders when that ability is impaired or eliminated through a condition known as anosmia.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2024

This is especially important because not all anosmia affects the olfactory system in the same way — and it is not always treatable.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2023

When anosmia was reported as a symptom of Covid-19, there was a switch.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2023

In all cases in which anosmia results there is also interference with the power of recognising different flavours, thus greatly impairing the sense of taste.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles