Synonyms: CR_Symp_SmellDisorder Anosmie Loss of sense of smell (finding) Loss of taste BL_Symp_SmellDisorder CO_Symp_SmellDisorder UC_Symp_SmellDisorder Geruchs- bzw. Geschmacksstörungen
Term information
An inability to perceive odors. This is a general term describing inability to smell arising in any part of the process of smelling from absorption of odorants into the nasal mucous overlying the olfactory epithelium, diffusion to the cilia, binding to olfactory receptor sites, generation of action potentials in olfactory neurons, and perception of a smell.