Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In pathology, excessive sensitiveness to odors.
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- noun Hypersensitivity of the sense of
smell .
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Examples
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I am autistic and have hyperosmia, the heightened scent-sensitivity experienced by many neurodivergent people.
Olfactory Overload: Knowing the Neurodivergent Nose Eva Surawy-Stepney 2023
whichbe commented on the word hyperosmia
Abnormal keenness of sense of smell. (Luciferous Logolepsy)
June 6, 2008
dontcry commented on the word hyperosmia
Would hyposmia be the opposite? 'Cause that's what I have now, due to a cold in my nose.
And to save you time: Yes, I think you are the Oracle.
June 6, 2008
reesetee commented on the word hyperosmia
Geez, everyone gets to be the Oracle but me. *mock pouting*
June 6, 2008
yarb commented on the word hyperosmia
I think you're the Oracle, reesetee.
June 6, 2008
reesetee commented on the word hyperosmia
Thank God.
Er, I mean....
June 6, 2008
whichbe commented on the word hyperosmia
I can smell your great wisdom from here.
June 6, 2008
dontcry commented on the word hyperosmia
So, THAT'S what that smell is. I need to apoligize to the dog...
June 7, 2008
reesetee commented on the word hyperosmia
What?? I shower daily! *mock offended*
June 8, 2008
bilby commented on the word hyperosmia
Relax guys, I've found The Oracle. And a dose of infinite wisdom only costs twenty bucks.
June 13, 2008
yarb commented on the word hyperosmia
I suspect this word was responsible for my dreaming, the night after I first saw it, of a mysterious woman named Osma.
June 13, 2008