Emily was diagnosed with cancer, and was being treated with aggressive chemotherapy. One of the side effects of the treatment was that Emily lost her ability to smell things

She could still inhale through her nose, but she had no awareness of odors. This condition, called ________, is sometimes a side effect of certain medications or medical conditions.
a) sensorineural impairment
b) monochromia
c) olfactory muting
d) anosmia


ANS: D, Anosmia means "without smell," or the inability to detect scents in one's surroundings.

Psychology

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