dysgeusia


dysgeusia

 [dis-gu´ze-ah] distortion of the sense of taste.

dys·geu·si·a

(dis-gū'sē-ă), Distortion or perversion in the perception of a tastant. An unpleasant perception may occur when a normally pleasant taste is present, or the perception may occur when no tastant is present (gustatory hallucination). Synonym(s): parageusia [dys- + G. geusis, taste]

dysgeusia

Neurology A distortion or perversion of the sense of taste, impaired taste. See Taste.

dys·geu·si·a

(dis-gū'sē-ă) Impairment or perversion of the gustatory sense. [dys- + G. geusis, taste]

Dysgeusia

Unpleasant alteration of taste sensation, often with a metallic taste.Mentioned in: Radioactive Implants

dys·geu·si·a

(dis-gū'sē-ă) Distortion or perversion in the perception of a tastant. [dys- + G. geusis, taste]