parosmias
/pəˈrɑzmiəs/
noun
- A medical condition in which a person's sense of smell is distorted, causing them to perceive smells differently from how they actually are.
- After her sinus infection, she developed parosmias and thought coffee smelled like rotten eggs.
- The doctor explained that parosmias can be a temporary side effect of certain medications.
- People with parosmias often find it hard to enjoy food because familiar scents become unpleasant.