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Definition of osmophobia

osmophobia

/ˌɑːz.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
os · mo · pho · bi · a
Plural:osmophobias
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Adjective:osmophobic
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• noun

1

An irrational fear of, psychological aversion to, or extreme sensory hypersensitivity to smells or odors, frequently occurring as a symptom of migraine headaches.

Example

"During a severe migraine attack, the patient experienced intense osmophobia, making even the faint scent of mild perfume completely unbearable."

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• Rhymes for osmophobia

• Nearby Words

oslo
osmanthus
osmerid
osmophobia
osprey
osso buco
osteoglossum

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'osmē' (smell, odor) and 'phobos' (fear). It is widely used in clinical neurology to describe the hypersensitivity to odors often experienced during migraine attacks.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Osmophobia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/osmophobia
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