Ageusia
Definition
A total loss of the sense of taste, caused by lesions of the lingual mucosa, the afferent nerve pathways (facial, glossopharyngeal nerve), or the gustatory centers in the cerebral cortex. It can be congenital, but it is most frequently an acquired symptom following trauma, respiratory infections, or drug treatments.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ageusia
- Loss of taste
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun with standard vocalic variations in plural and genitive-dative structures. |
| Formation | Borrowed from French 'agueusie', derived from Greek roots indicating the total absence of taste perception. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.dʒew.ˈzi.e] |
| Source | International Classification of Diseases and Sensory Disorders Manual |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Pacientul s-a prezentat la neurologie acuzând o ageuzie instalată brusc după un traumatism cranian sever.
EN: The patient presented to neurology complaining of an ageusia that set in suddenly after a severe head trauma.
RO: Diagnosticul de ageuzie totală a fost confirmat prin teste chimice standardizate aplicate pe suprafața limbii.
EN: The diagnosis of total ageusia was confirmed through standardized chemical tests applied to the surface of the tongue.
RO: Unele deficiențe nutriționale severe, cum ar fi lipsa de zinc, pot provoca o ageuzie parțială sau disgeuzie.
EN: Some severe nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of zinc, can cause partial ageusia or dysgeusia.
Idioms & Phrases
Ageuzie completă / Complete ageusia
RO: Incapacitate absolută de a percepe orice tip de substanță sapidă, indiferent de concentrația acesteia.
EN: Absolute inability to perceive any type of sapid substance, regardless of its concentration.
Ageuzie medicamentoasă / Drug-induced ageusia
RO: Efect secundar advers indus de anumite substanțe chimice care blochează temporar receptorii gustativi.
EN: An adverse side effect induced by certain chemical substances that temporarily block taste receptors.
Ageuzie neurogenă / Neurogenic ageusia
RO: Pierdere a gustului determinată de întreruperea structurală a transmiterii semnalelor prin nervii cranieni dedicați.
EN: Taste loss caused by the structural interruption of signal transmission through the dedicated cranial nerves.
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