dysosmia
/dɪˈsɑzmiə/
noun
- A disorder of the sense of smell, especially the perception of odors that are not present or the distortion of real odors.
- The patient's dysosmia was a side effect of the medication she was taking.
- Dysosmia caused her to perceive a constant burnt smell even when nothing was burning.
- Some people with dysosmia find that pleasant smells like coffee become repulsive.
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