parageusia
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/ˌpærəˈɡjuːziə/
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/ˌpærəˈɡjuːzɪə/
distorted taste
Etymology
'parageusia' originates from Greek roots, specifically the prefix 'para-' meaning 'beside/abnormal' and 'geusia' from Greek 'geusis' meaning 'taste'.
'parageusia' is a modern medical formation from New Latin/Greek components; it was coined in medical terminology (late 19th to 20th century) and entered English usage in the same form 'parageusia'.
Initially it denoted an abnormal or altered taste perception, and this medical meaning has been largely retained in current usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a distortion or perversion of the sense of taste, causing tastes to be experienced as altered or unpleasant.
After the infection he experienced parageusia, and many foods tasted metallic to him.
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Noun 2
an abnormal or persistent unpleasant taste sensation in the mouth (often reported as a side effect of illness or medication).
Some medications can cause parageusia as a side effect, leaving patients with a constant metallic taste.
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Last updated: 2025/09/29 19:02