ageustia
|a-geus-tia|
C2
/eɪˈɡjuːstiə/
loss of taste
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ageustia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ageustia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'geusis' meant 'taste.'
Historical Evolution
'ageustia' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its meaning related to the absence of taste.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without taste,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by the loss or absence of the sense of taste.
After the accident, she was diagnosed with ageustia and could no longer taste her food.
Synonyms
Antonyms
tastegustation
Last updated: 2025/05/30 00:36