Anosphresia

/ænɑsfˈriːʒə/ noun

Definition

Loss or impairment of the sense of smell; a variant form of anosmia.

Etymology

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'osphresis' (smell) + '-ia' (condition). A less common synonym for anosmia, appearing in older medical literature.

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Finding multiple medical terms for the same condition tells a story of how medical language evolved—sometimes through different languages (Greek vs. Latin influences), sometimes through regional medical traditions.

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