anosmia

disorder

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absence of odour sensitivity

  • sensory reception
    In human sensory reception: Odour sensitivity

    The temporary anosmia (absence of sense of smell) following colds may be complete or partial; in the latter case, only the odours of certain substances are affected. Paranosmia (change in perceived odour quality) also may occur during respiratory infections. Changes in sensitivity are reported to occur in…

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