nounfemininepl: hyposmias
hiposmia
1. A medical condition characterized by a reduced ability to smell; a diminished sense of olfaction
The patient developed hyposmia after suffering a head injury.
O paciente desenvolveu hiposmia após sofrer uma lesão na cabeça.
2. Partial loss of the sense of smell, less severe than anosmia
Hyposmia can be caused by nasal congestion, allergies, or neurological disorders.
A hiposmia pode ser causada por congestão nasal, alergias ou distúrbios neurológicos.
Hyposmia is a medical term used in clinical and healthcare settings in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It became more commonly discussed during the COVID-19 pandemic as loss of smell was identified as a symptom. The condition is typically diagnosed by otolaryngologists or neurologists and requires professional medical evaluation.
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