From either of the two Germanic names ALFWIN or ADALWIN. AMALIA f Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic (Latinized). Latinized form of the Germanic name Amala, a short form of names beginning with the element amal meaning work.
The common cold is a frequent cause for a partial, temporary loss of smell. Chronic sinus infection also may result in a loss of smell. Other obstructions in the nasal passages, such as polyps, also may cause at least a partial loss of smell. Normal aging is often the cause of a progressive, complete, and permanent loss of smell.
Loss Of Smell Linked To Onset Of Parkinson's Or Alzheimer's. When somebody starts losing their sense of smell, it could be one of the first signs of Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, or another neurodegenerative disorder, researchers from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reported in PLoS One.