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Taste Disorders

Medical Definition: Conditions characterized by an alteration in gustatory function or perception. Taste disorders are frequently associated with OLFACTION DISORDERS. Additional potential etiologies include METABOLIC DISEASES; DRUG TOXICITY; and taste pathway disorders (e.g., TASTE BUD diseases; FACIAL NERVE DISEASES; GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE DISEASES; and BRAIN STEM diseases).
Also Called: Taste Disorder, Anterior Tongue,Taste Disorder, Posterior Tongue,Taste Disorder, Primary,Taste Disorder, Primary, Bitter,Taste Disorder, Primary, Salt,Taste Disorder, Primary, Sweet,Taste Disorder, Secondary,Taste Disorder, Secondary, Bitter,Taste Disorder, Secondary, Salt,Taste Disorder, Secondary, Sweet,Taste, Metallic
Previously Indexed: Taste (1966-1970)
Taste Disorders Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ageusia - Complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste, frequently accompanied by OLFACTION DISORDERS.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Dysgeusia - A condition characterized by alterations of the sense of taste which may range from mild to severe, including gross distortions of taste quality.

Taste Disorders Medical Definitions and Terms

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