Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Mason Good (1764–1827), physician and surgeon. From scientific Latin ageusia from a- + ancient Greek γεῦσις sense of taste + scientific Latin -ia.
Definition of ageusia in US English:
ageusia
noun
Medicine
Loss of the sense of taste; = ageustia.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Mason Good (1764–1827), physician and surgeon. From scientific Latin ageusia from a- + ancient Greek γεῦσις sense of taste + scientific Latin -ia.