What are the opposite words for hyperosmia?
Hyperosmia, meaning an unusually strong sense of smell, can be paired with the antonym hyposmia, meaning a decreased sense of smell. Hyposmia can occur as a result of various health conditions, such as sinus infections, head injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases. It can also be a side effect of medications or a consequence of aging. Other antonyms of hyperosmia are anosmia, which refers to a total loss of smell perception, and dysosmia, referring to distorted or unpleasant smell perception. Rather than being a sign of a heightened sense of smell, anosmia and dysosmia indicate impaired smell function.
What are the antonyms for Hyperosmia?
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Gnashed
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clinched,
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knotted,
knotty,
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gnarled.