Definition of "anosmia" [a•nos•mi•a]

• Loss of the sense of smell. (noun)

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• "A group of investors sued Matrixx for a "material" misrepresentation and omission under federal securities law because the company did not publicly report that medical researchers in the early 2000s had traced Zicam to the loss of smell, known as anosmia, and that related lawsuits against the company had been filed."
• "FORTIN: Susan was diagnosed with a condition known as anosmia, or the complete loss of the ability to smell."
• "When people lose their sense of smell a condition called anosmia, nearly half of them will notice a massive decrease in sexual interest and nearly a quarter of them will report difficulties in sexual performance and a great reduction in the pleasure associated with sex."