Osmophobia
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-008350
A heightened sensitivity or aversion to odors, where smells are perceived as excessively strong, unpleasant, or nauseating. This condition is a symptom associated with certain medical states, not a psychological phobia in the typical sense. Osmophobia is a frequent accompanying symptom of migraine headaches, reported by a substantial percentage of sufferers during an attack.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-008350 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| Synonyms | olfactophobia |
| References | PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 893 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103) |
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