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Identifiers. MeSH. D012903. Anatomical terminology. [ edit on Wikidata] The sense of smell, or olfaction, [ nb 1 ] is the special sense through which smells (or odors) are perceived. [ 2 ] The sense of smell has many functions, including detecting desirable foods, hazards, and pheromones, and plays a role in taste.
Anosmia, also known as smell blindness, is the loss of the ability to detect one or more smells. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Anosmia may be temporary or permanent. [ 3 ] It differs from hyposmia, which is a decreased sensitivity to some or all smells. [ 2 ] Anosmia can be categorized into acquired anosmia and congenital anosmia.
Body odor or body odour (BO) is present in all animals and its intensity can be influenced by many factors (behavioral patterns, survival strategies). Body odor has a strong genetic basis, but can also be strongly influenced by various factors, such as sex, diet, health, and medication. [ 1 ] The body odor of human males plays an important role ...
Contents. Congenital anosmia. Olfactory bulbs and olfactory tracts outlined in red. These structures, which are critical for the sense of smell, are missing or underdeveloped in individuals with congenital anosmia. Congenital anosmia is a rare condition characterized by the complete inability to perceive smell from birth.
That’s because Cano, 20, has developed parosmia, a post-COVID condition that can make once-pleasant foods and scents smell and taste disgusting. Think sewage, garbage or smoke. For Cano, coffee ...
Anatomical terminology. [ edit on Wikidata] The olfactory system, or sense of smell, is the sensory system used for olfaction (i.e., smelling). Olfaction is one of the special senses directly associated with specific organs. Most mammals and reptiles have a main olfactory system and an accessory olfactory system.
Phantosmia (phantom smell), also called an olfactory hallucination or a phantom odor, [ 1 ] is smelling an odor that is not actually there. This is intrinsically suspicious as the formal evaluation and detection of relatively low levels of odour particles is itself a very tricky task in air epistemology. [further explanation needed] It can ...
List of medical symptoms. Medical symptoms refer to the manifestations or indications of a disease or condition, perceived and complained about by the patient. [1] [2] Patients observe these symptoms and seek medical advice from healthcare professionals.