heterosmia

al·lot·ri·os·mi·a

(al-ot-rē-oz'mē-ă), Incorrect recognition of odors. Synonym(s): heterosmia [G. allotrios, foreign, + osmē, smell]

heterosmia

(het?e-roz'me-a) [hetero- + Gr. osme, a smell] The consistent perception of an inappropriate smell when an odorant is inhaled. The smell perceived is unusual and unexpected but not unpleasant. Synonym: allotriosmia