dysgeusia

American

[dis-gyoo-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] / dɪsˈgju ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

noun

Pathology.

an impairment of the sense of taste.

Etymology

Origin of dysgeusia

dys- + Greek geûs ( is ) taste + -ia

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dysgeusia

A well-documented side effect of the drugs is called dysgeusia, which can produce an unpleasant, metallic taste in the mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Though many symptoms faded, she still suffers from parosmia and dysgeusia: distorted smell and taste.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2022

The medical term for this condition is dysgeusia, which 5.6 percent of patients reported in Pfizer's clinical trials.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2022

I still have some minor long Covid symptoms: dysgeusia - strange tastes of metal and soap when I eat - and parosmia that alters my smell.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2021

As a result of hormonal changes, many pregnant women experience dysgeusia, or a change in taste.

From Slate ● Jan. 20, 2021

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