Absence of the sense of taste on one side of tongue is
A
Hemianopsia
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B
Hemigeusia
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C
Hemicephalia
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D
Hemihyperhidrosis
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Solution
The correct option is D Hemigeusia The complete lack of taste is referred to as ageusia whereas the absence of the sense of taste on one side of the tongue is known as Hemigeusia. Hemianopsia is visual field loss on the left or right side of the vertical midline. Congenital failure of the cerebrum to develop normally is known as Hemicephalia. Excessive sweating on one side of the body is known as Hemihyperhidrosis. Hence option B is correct.