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olfactory dysfunction

any alteration in the perception of odor quality or odor sensitivity, such as anosmia, hyperosmia, hyposmia, parosmia, phantosmia, and troposmia.

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November 23rd 2024

risk factor

risk factor

a clearly defined behavior or constitutional (e.g., genetic), psychological, environmental, or other characteristic that is associated with an increased possibility or likelihood that a disease or disorder will subsequently develop in an individual. Compare protective factor.