olfactor (Meaning)
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olfactor (n.)
A smelling organ; a nose.
Synonyms & Antonyms of olfactor
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olfactor Sentence Examples
- The olfactor bulbs in the nasal cavity detect various scents.
- The sense of smell, known as olfaction, is mediated by olfactor cells.
- Olfactor neurons are responsible for transmitting olfactory stimuli to the brain.
- The olfactor epithelium contains specialized cells that bind to odor molecules.
- The olfactor system plays a crucial role in food detection and mate selection.
- Olfactor dysfunction can result in anosmia (loss of smell) or hyposmia (impaired smell).
- The olfactor nerve transmits olfactory signals from the nose to the brain.
- The olfactor cortex in the brain interprets and processes olfactory information.
- Olfactor anosmia is a condition where the inability to detect odors is present.
- The olfactor sensory neurons are located on the olfactory mucosa in the nose.
FAQs About the word olfactor
A smelling organ; a nose.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The olfactor bulbs in the nasal cavity detect various scents.
The sense of smell, known as olfaction, is mediated by olfactor cells.
Olfactor neurons are responsible for transmitting olfactory stimuli to the brain.
The olfactor epithelium contains specialized cells that bind to odor molecules.
