hyposmia; reduced sense of smell
Medical term for a diminished ability to smell. Used in clinical contexts.
Hyposmia can appear as a sequela of a cold.
The doctor conducted tests to investigate the cause of the hyposmia.
嗅覚障害 is a broader term for any olfactory disorder, while 嗅覚低下 specifically means reduced smell sensitivity.
無嗅覚症 (anosmia) is the complete loss of smell, whereas 嗅覚低下 is a partial reduction.
Compound of 嗅覚 (sense of smell) and 低下 (decline, reduction).