Loss of the sense of smell (anosmia) is often an early, overlooked warning sign of:
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Correct answer: Parkinson's disease
Loss of smell (anosmia) is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease that can appear years before motor symptoms like tremors. It occurs due to early involvement of the olfactory bulb in the disease process.
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