NIH MeSH · D000370Diseases
Ageusia
Also known asLoss of Taste · Taste Loss · Ageusia, Hysterical · Ageusias, Hysterical · Hysterical Ageusia · Hysterical Ageusias · Hypogeusia · Hypogeusias · Taste-Blindness · Taste Blindness
Definition
Complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste, frequently accompanied by OLFACTION DISORDERS.
MeSH classification
- C10.597.751.861.184
- C23.888.592.763.861.184
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What does Ageusia mean in medicine?
Complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste, frequently accompanied by OLFACTION DISORDERS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ageusia known by any other names?
Yes. Ageusia is also referred to as Loss of Taste, Taste Loss, Ageusia, Hysterical, Ageusias, Hysterical in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ageusia sit in the medical classification?
Ageusia falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C10.597.751.861.184, C23.888.592.763.861.184). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000370) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗