Anosmia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000645",
  "term": "Anosmia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The complete loss of the sense of smell, which is the inability to perceive odors. In neurotoxicology, it is recognized as a potential adverse effect resulting from exposure to certain chemicals that damage the olfactory nerve or the olfactory epithelium. The condition is diagnosed through olfactometry, which involves standardized tests to measure a subject's ability to detect and identify specific scents.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 847 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anosmia/"
}