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anosmia

American

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

noun

Pathology.

absence or loss of the sense of smell.

anosmia British

/ ænˈɒzmɪə, -ˈɒs- /

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of anosmia

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

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

From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2024

Any form of anosmia can have a broad effect on daily function.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2023

Others started exploring potential treatments of Covid-19-linked anosmia, such as olfactory training and topical steroids.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2023

It's also about informing and understanding the anosmia experience.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2023

Ogle, after mentioning several cases of traumatic anosmia, suggests that a blow on the occiput is generally the cause.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle

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