hypogeusia

American  

[hahy-puh-gyoo-zee-uh, -zheeuh, -zhuh, hahypoh-] / ˌhaɪ pəˈgyu zi ə, -ʒiə, -ʒə, ˌhaɪpoʊ- /

noun

1. Medicine/Medical.  a condition in which the sense of taste is reduced.

   Dryness of the mouth from inadequate saliva can result in hypogeusia.

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Etymology

Origin of hypogeusia

First recorded in 1855–60; hyper- ( def. ) + Greek geûs(is) “taste” + -ia ( def. )

Example Sentences

Now modern medicine has discovered that a single tongue can be just as unpredictable �if its unfortunate owner suffers from idiopathic hypogeusia.*

From Time Magazine Archive

The Government scientists studied 35 of the 3,000 Americans known to suffer from idiopathic hypogeusia.

From Time Magazine Archive

A 48-year-old professional soldier who developed hypogeusia following an intestinal operation found himself unable to stand the taste or smell of most foods.

From Time Magazine Archive