The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. 

Anosmia is the / completed loss or / absence of the sense of smell. 

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  1. No error 
  2. completed loss or 
  3. absence of the sense of smell 
  4. Anosmia is the 

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Option 2 : completed loss or 
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"The error is in option 2, "completed loss or" The correct phrase is "complete loss of."

 Key Points

  • The sentence is defining anosmia as the complete loss or absence of the sense of smell.
  • The word "completed" is incorrect and should be "complete."

 Additional Information

  • Anosmia can be temporary or permanent and can be caused by various factors such as nasal congestion, head injury, or neurological disorders.
  • Anosmia can affect a person's ability to taste food, as smell plays a significant role in our perception of taste."
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