adjective
- lacking the sense of smell; unable to smell
Usage: medical/technical term; also spelled anosmetic
Examples
- After the accident, he discovered he was anosmatic and could no longer detect odors.
- The anosmatic patient reported difficulty enjoying food because smell plays a crucial role in taste.
- Some people are born anosmatic, a condition known as congenital anosmia.
- The medication had a side effect that left her temporarily anosmatic.
- Anosmatic individuals often rely more heavily on visual and textural cues when eating.