The medical term for a heightened or increased sense of smell is hyperosmia. Also known as olfactory hyperesthesia and hyperesthesia olfactoria, the word “hyperosmia” is a combination of the Greek work “hyper,” meaning “above,” and the Greek word “osme,” meaning “sense of smell.” Put together, hyperosmia is an abnormally increased sensitivity to smells and odors.… Continue reading Learn More About Your Heightened Sense of Smell