Parathyroid Gland (Definition) There are four pea sized parathyroid glands located behind your thyroid gland, two on each side. These glands secrete a hormone which is resonsible for your calcium balance. These glands can enlarge to secrete too much hormone causing symptoms and sometimes requiring surgical intervention.
Anosmia (/aenËÉzmiÉ/) Ã¦nËÉzmiÉ is the inability to perceive odor or a lack of functioning âolfaction the loss of the sense of. smell
Definition. Loss of smell â anosmia (an-OZ-me-uh) â can be partial or complete, although a complete loss of smell is fairly rare. Loss of smell can also be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. Loss of smell is rarely a symptom of a serious condition. Still, an intact sense of smell is necessary to fully taste and enjoy food. Loss of smell could cause you to lose interest in eating, which could possibly lead to weight loss, malnutrition or even depression.