parageusis

/pærɪˈdʒuːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A false taste perception, often described as a metallic or sour taste, with no actual stimulus; may be a sign of a neurological disorder

“The doctor asked the patient to describe her parageusis, as it could be a symptom of her underlying condition”

Synonyms

  • ageusia
  • dysgeusia

Antonyms

  • hypergeusia