A disorder of the sense of taste in which tastes are perceived that are not produced by external stimuli.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Robley Dunglison (1798–1869), physician and medical writer. From pseudo- + ancient Greek γεῦσις sense of taste + -ia.
Definition of pseudogeusia in US English:
pseudogeusia
noun
Medicine rare
A disorder of the sense of taste in which tastes are perceived that are not produced by external stimuli.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Robley Dunglison (1798–1869), physician and medical writer. From pseudo- + ancient Greek γεῦσις sense of taste + -ia.