amblygeusia

/æmˈblɪɡjuːˈziːə/ or /æmˈblɪɡjuːˈziːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A reduced ability to smell, often resulting from damage to the olfactory epithelium.

“The patient’s amblygeusia made it difficult for her to detect hazardous chemicals in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • hyposmia
  • olfactory impairment

Antonyms

  • hyperosmia