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Anosmie

anosmia, loss of smell

noun a-nos-MEE Rare
Body & Health Senses

Origin: from Greek an- (without) + osme (smell)

Usage Note

Anosmie is the complete loss of the sense of smell. Known before COVID-19 mainly as a consequence of head injuries or nasal disease, it became a globally discussed term during the pandemic as a hallmark symptom, now familiar to most German speakers.

Examples

"Anosmie nach einer Virusinfektion kann Monate andauern."

Natural Translation

Anosmia after a viral infection can last for months.

Literal Translation

Anosmia after a virus-infection can months last.

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