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

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

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

From Time Magazine Archive