Ch10 - Other Diseases & Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Aguesia
A
total loss of sense of taste
2
Q
Anosmia
A
partial or full loss of smell
3
Q
Dysgeusia
A
a condition in which a foul, salty, rancid, or metallic taste sensation persists in the mouth
4
Q
Hyperosmia
A
overwhelming sensitivity to smells
5
Q
Hyposmia
A
decreased sense of smell
6
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Neuropathy
A
weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet; happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged
