The partial or complete absence of the sense of smell, which is either congenital or the result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If present following TBI, it predicts a poorer prognosis.
Lack or impairment of the sense of smell.
Impairment or loss of smell.
A conversion disorder marked by loss or impairment of the sense of smell.
Without sense of smell.
Lack of a sense of smell; a condition that may result from certain kinds of damage to the brain, such as a brain tumor or head injury.
Absence of the sense of smell. It may be temporary, as from a cold or respiratory infection, or permanent, resulting from damage to olfactory nasal tissue or the olfactory nerve.
The loss of the sense of smell. Temporary anosmia is most commonly due to nasal congestion associated with colds or allergies. However, in some cases it is the result of more serious problems, such as neurological disorders or nasal polyps. Several medications and poisons can cause anosmia, as can a facial or skull fracture. Treatment of the underlying disorder may cure the problem. The sense of smell also tends to lessen as a person ages, a condition that is not treatable.