Preferred Label : ageusia;
Definition : Ageusia is the loss of taste functions of the tongue, particularly the inability to
detect sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami (meaning pleasant/savory
taste). It is sometimes confused with anosmia – a loss of the sense of smell. (Wikipedia);
Origin ID : KLKRHWJ7-1;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
Ageusia is the loss of taste functions of the tongue, particularly the inability to
detect sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami (meaning pleasant/savory
taste). It is sometimes confused with anosmia – a loss of the sense of smell. (Wikipedia)