dysgeusia

American  

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

noun

Pathology.

1. an impairment of the sense of taste.

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Etymology

Origin of dysgeusia

dys- + Greek geûs ( is ) taste + -ia

Example Sentences

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

If this is a result of dysgeusia, though, it may be something you have to endure until you have your baby.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2021