anosmia

noun

an·os·mia | \ a-ˈnäz-mē-ə

Definition of anosmia

: loss or impairment of the sense of smell

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Our culture is suffering from a collective anosmia. — Bee Wilson, WSJ, "Eating Should Feed All of Our Senses," 2 Nov. 2018 Linden said, however, there is no comparable adaptation for people who lose their ability to taste and smell, a condition called anosmia. — Atlanta Life, ajc, "To become a better cook, sharpen your senses," 3 Apr. 2017

History and Etymology for anosmia

borrowed from New Latin, from Greek an- an- + -osmia (as in euosmía "fragrance, perfume," kakosmía "bad odor"), from -osmos "having an odor (of the kind specified)" (adjective derivative from osmḗ "odor, scent," going back to *od-smā, derivative—with -smē, -mē, deverbal noun suffix—of od-, base of ózein "to smell, give off an odor") + -ia -ia entry 1 — more at odor

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anosmia

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an·os·mia | \ a-ˈnäz-mē-ə

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: loss or impairment of the sense of smell

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