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Ageusia (from negative prefix a-and Ancient Greek γεῦσις geûsis 'taste') is the loss of taste functions of the tongue, particularly the inability to detect sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami (meaning 'savory taste'). It is sometimes confused with anosmia – a loss of the sense of smell.
Dysgeusia, also known as parageusia, is a distortion of the sense of taste. Dysgeusia is also often associated with ageusia, which is the complete lack of taste, and hypogeusia, which is a decrease in taste sensitivity. [1] An alteration in taste or smell may be a secondary process in various disease states, or it may be the primary symptom.
Anosmia is the inability to perceive odor, or in other words a lack of functioning olfaction.Many patients may experience unilateral or bilateral anosmia. A temporary loss of smell can be caused by a blocked nose or infection. In contrast, a permanent loss of smell may be caused by death of olfactory receptor neurons in the nose or by brain injury in which there is damage to the
To distinguish it from other forms of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, Kallmann syndrome has the additional symptom of a total lack of sense of smell (anosmia) or a reduced sense of smell. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] If left untreated, people will have poorly defined secondary sexual characteristics , show signs of hypogonadism , almost invariably are ...
Sensory deprivation or perceptual isolation [1] is the deliberate reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses. Simple devices such as blindfolds or hoods and earmuffs can cut off sight and hearing, while more complex devices can also cut off the sense of smell, touch, taste, thermoception (heat-sense), and the ability to know which way is down.
Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.
Sensory specific satiety varies depending on age, with older adults experiencing decreased sensory specific satiety and adolescents experiencing enhanced effects. [8] In a study focusing on age in sensory specific satiety, it was hypothesized that the degree of sensory specific satiety is affected by age due to the slow sensory loss experienced ...
Researchers are exploring gene therapy approaches to restore the sense of smell in individuals with congenital anosmia. [34] Fifth Sense is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting people with smell and taste disorders. They collaborate with researchers and institutions to advance the understanding of congenital anosmia.