noun
- Plural of anosmia; conditions of partial or complete loss of the sense of smell.
Usage: Medical term; Anosmia can be temporary or permanent; May result from illness, injury, or neurological conditions
Examples
- Patients with COVID-19 sometimes experience anosmias that persist for weeks.
- The neurologist documented several cases of anosmias following head trauma.
- Temporary anosmias can occur during severe colds or sinus infections.
- Some anosmias are congenital, present from birth.
- The study compared anosmias caused by different underlying conditions.