heterosmia

al·lot·ri·os·mi·a

(al-ot-rē-oz'mē-ă),

Incorrect recognition of odors.

Synonym(s): heterosmia

[G. allotrios, foreign, + osmē, smell]

heterosmia

(het?e-roz'me-a) [hetero- + Gr. osme, a smell]

The consistent perception of an inappropriate smell when an odorant is inhaled. The smell perceived is unusual and unexpected but not unpleasant.

Synonym: allotriosmia