A patient reports she has been having difficulty smelling since her cold started. This impairment is referred to as:
A) anosmia.
B) hyperosmia.
C) olfactoritis.
D) rhinitis.

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Anosmia is the impairment or loss of the sense of smell, which can occur due to a variety of factors, including a cold or other respiratory illness. Hyperosmia is the opposite of anosmia and refers to an increased sensitivity to smells, while olfactoritis and rhinitis are not specific terms for loss of smell.

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