A condition in which the perception of certain odours is wanting; analogous to colour blindness. ... Origin: mero-+ G. Osme, smell ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(mә-ros´me-ә) inability to perceive certain odors.
Type: Term Pronunciation: mĕ-roz′mē-ă Definitions: 1. A condition in which the perception of certain odors is wanting; olfactory dysfunction analogous to color blindness.
merosmia 1. A condition in which the perception of certain odors is lacking; analogous to color blindness. 2. A partial anosmia, with certain odors not being perceived. 3. A disturbance of olfaction in which the patient claims to be able to smell some odors but not others.