Phantosmia
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A form of parosmia involving olfactory hallucinations in which the perceived smell is triggered apparently without cause rather than by another smell. countable, uncountable
"In addition, phantosmias or, in essence, olfactory hallucinations have been described in association with seizure activity, psychiatric illness, and Alzheimer's Disease."
Example
More examples"In addition, phantosmias or, in essence, olfactory hallucinations have been described in association with seizure activity, psychiatric illness, and Alzheimer's Disease."
Etymology
* Blend of phantom (from Ancient Greek φάντασμα (phántasma)) and Ancient Greek ὀσμή (osmḗ, “smell”).
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