Olfactory Impairment (Noun)
Meaning
A disorder in the sense of smell.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's olfactory impairment made it difficult for her to distinguish between different scents and flavors.
- Olfactory impairment is a common symptom of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with olfactory impairment caused by a viral infection that damaged the olfactory epithelium.
- Researchers are studying the effects of aging on olfactory impairment and its impact on quality of life.
- The patient's olfactory impairment made cooking and eating a challenge, as she could no longer smell the aromas of her favorite dishes.