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Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Sensation Disorders > Olfaction Disorders > Anosmia
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Sensation Disorders > Olfaction Disorders > Anosmia

Preferred term

Anosmia  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Loss of Smell
  • Smell Loss

Scope note

  • Complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of smell. Loss of smell may be caused by many factors such as a cold, allergy, OLFACTORY NERVE DISEASES, viral RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS (e.g., COVID-19), aging and various neurological disorders (e.g., ALZHEIMER DISEASE).

History note

  • 2021(1963)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000086582

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