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• Hyposmia
  ...e aging, prior [[influenza]] infection, and being a carrier of the genetic disorder [[Kallmann syndrome]]. ...lly decreases with age. In many cases, older adults only become aware of a smell when it is relatively strong.
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• Anosmia
  ...α'' (anosmia), itself based on ''ἀν-'' (an-, "without") + ''ὀσμή'' (osmē, "smell"). ...of factors, including [[infection]], [[nasal obstruction]], [[neurological disorder]]s, and [[trauma]]. It can also be a symptom of certain conditions such as
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• Aroma
  ...(árōma), meaning "sweet odor") is a term used in medicine to describe the smell or odor that is distinctive to certain plants, substances, or even diseases ..."sweet odor". The word was used in ancient times to refer to the pleasant smell of plants, spices, and other substances.
  2 KB (246 words) - 21:54, 3 February 2024
• Hyperosmia
  ...ia''' (pronounced: hi-per-oz-mee-uh) is a heightened or increased sense of smell. ...is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning 'over' and "osme" meaning 'smell'.
  2 KB (225 words) - 02:21, 6 February 2024
• Dysosmia
  ...dis-OZ-me-uh) is a medical term that refers to a disorder in the sense of smell. It can be categorized into two types: [[Parosmia]] and [[Phantosmia]]. ...ginates from the Greek words "dys" which means bad, and "osme" which means smell.
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• Phantosmia
  ...(/fænˈtɒzmiə/; from the Greek words ''phantasma'' (phantom) and ''osme'' (smell)) is a form of [[olfactory hallucination]] in which individuals perceive sm Phantosmia is a type of [[olfactory disorder]] characterized by the perception of smells without a physical source. Thes
  2 KB (241 words) - 04:36, 6 February 2024
• Parosmia
  ..."smell") is a medical condition that involves a distortion of the sense of smell. Individuals with parosmia often perceive normal odors as unpleasant or dis ...zed by the inability of the brain to properly identify an odor's "natural" smell. Instead, the natural odors are often distorted and perceived as unpleasant
  2 KB (260 words) - 06:18, 5 February 2024
• Merciful anosmia
  ...smell, often considered a blessing or "merciful" due to the nature of the smell that is lost. This condition can be temporary or permanent, depending on th ...misericors" meaning merciful, and the Greek word "anosmia" meaning without smell.
  2 KB (299 words) - 23:28, 9 February 2024
• Olfactory hallucination
  ...phantosmia''', is a type of [[hallucination]] that involves the sense of [[smell]]. This condition is characterized by the perception of smells or odors, us ...rived from the Greek words "phantasma" meaning "ghost" and "osme" meaning "smell".
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• Tasting
  * [[Flavor]]: The combination of taste and smell. * [[Olfaction]]: The sense of smell, which contributes to the perception of taste.
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• Dibenzothiazepine
  ...r formula C6H6. It is a colorless and highly flammable liquid with a sweet smell and is important in both simple and industrial chemical processes. ...for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
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• Kallmann syndrome
  '''Kallmann syndrome''' (pronounced: /ˈkɑːlmən/), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by [[hypogonadotropic hypogonadism]] and [[anosmia]]. This co ...on characterized by delayed or absent [[puberty]] and an impaired sense of smell. This is due to the failure of the [[hypothalamus]] to release [[gonadotrop
  2 KB (238 words) - 11:53, 10 February 2024
• Kallmann's syndrome
  ...d by the failure to start or complete [[puberty]] and an impaired sense of smell. The syndrome is named after the German-American psychiatrist [[Franz Josef ...'s syndrome are delayed or absent puberty and a reduced or absent sense of smell ([[anosmia]]). Other symptoms can include non-reproductive endocrine (hormo
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• Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome
  ...ler Syndrome - {{Pronunciation}} (Bach-SPEEG-ler SIN-drome) rare inherited disorder in which tumors form in the hair follicles and sweat glands of the skin. Th ...lly large and increase in number over time and can affect vision, hearing, smell, chewing and swallowing. The tumors usually appear in late childhood or ear
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• Trimethylaminuria
  ...methylaminuria''' (pronounced tri-meth-yl-am-in-ur-ia) is a rare metabolic disorder that is characterized by an inability to break down a specific compound der ...pound "trimethylamine" that builds up in the body of individuals with this disorder, and the suffix "-uria", which is used in medical terminology to indicate a
  2 KB (227 words) - 01:16, 8 February 2024
• Auras
  ...s. They often manifest as the perception of a strange light, an unpleasant smell, or confusing thoughts or experiences. * [[Epilepsy]]: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of conscio
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• Olfactory reference syndrome
  ...ed by others. The term originates from the Latin words "olfactus" meaning "smell" and "referre" meaning "to bring back". * [[Body Dysmorphic Disorder]]
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• Ozone therapy
  ...es from the Greek word "ozein", meaning "to smell", due to the distinctive smell of ozone. The term "therapy" comes from the Greek "therapeia", meaning "hea * [[Therapy]]: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
  2 KB (279 words) - 23:12, 8 February 2024
• Refsum disease
  '''Refsum disease''' (pronounced: REF-suhm) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of phytanic acid in the blood and tissues Refsum disease is a disorder of lipid metabolism, specifically the inability to break down phytanic acid
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• Mammillary bodies
  ...form part of the [[limbic system]]. They are associated with the sense of smell and the ability to form new memories. ...ies. This is often seen in [[Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome]], a neurological disorder typically associated with chronic alcohol abuse.
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