Olfactory Nerve Diseases
| Definition: |
Diseases of the first cranial (olfactory) nerve, which usually feature anosmia or other alterations in the sense of smell and taste. Anosmia may be associated with NEOPLASMS; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INFECTIONS; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; inherited conditions; toxins; METABOLIC DISEASES; tobacco abuse; and other conditions. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp229-31) |
| Notes: |
neopl: coord IM with CRANIAL NERVE NEOPLASMS (IM) + histol type of neopl (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cranial Nerve Diseases (1981-1999),Olfaction Disorders (1963-1999),Olfactory Nerve (1963-1999) |
Olfactory Nerve Diseases Definitions and Terms
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