OLFACTORY NERVE DISEASES
\ɒlfˈaktəɹˌi nˈɜːv dɪzˈiːzɪz], \ɒlfˈaktəɹˌi nˈɜːv dɪzˈiːzɪz], \ɒ_l_f_ˈa_k_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi n_ˈɜː_v d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z_ɪ_z]\
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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)
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