parosmia

pa·ros·mi·a (p-rzm-)

n.

A distortion of the sense of smell, as in smelling odors that are not present.

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parosmia

[pəroz′mē·ə]

Etymology: Gk, para + osme, smell

any dysfunction or perversion concerning the sense of smell. See also anosmia, cacosmia.

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parosmia [par-oz´me-ah]

perversion of the sense of smell.

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parosmia

Audiology Any disorder or perversion of the sense of smell, especially a perception of nonexistent odors