olfactory (Meaning)
Wordnet
olfactory (a)
of or relating to olfaction
Webster
olfactory (a.)
Of, pertaining to, or connected with, the sense of smell; as, the olfactory nerves; the olfactory cells.
Webster
olfactory (n.)
An olfactory organ; also, the sense of smell; -- usually in the plural.
Synonyms & Antonyms of olfactory
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olfactory Sentence Examples
- The olfactory bulb is responsible for processing smells.
- The olfactory nerve carries scent information to the brain.
- Dogs have a highly developed olfactory sense compared to humans.
- The olfactory system plays a crucial role in detecting danger and finding food.
- Certain odors can trigger strong emotions and memories due to the close connection between the olfactory system and the limbic system.
- Olfactory loss can be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease.
- The olfactory mechanism involves the binding of odor molecules to receptors in the nose.
- The olfactory cortex is the area of the brain that processes and interprets scent information.
- Olfactory hallucinations, or phantosmia, involve perceiving scents that are not present in the environment.
- The olfactory epithelium is the tissue in the nose that contains the olfactory sensory neurons.
FAQs About the word olfactory
of or relating to olfactionOf, pertaining to, or connected with, the sense of smell; as, the olfactory nerves; the olfactory cells., An olfactory organ; also, t
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The olfactory bulb is responsible for processing smells.
The olfactory nerve carries scent information to the brain.
Dogs have a highly developed olfactory sense compared to humans.
The olfactory system plays a crucial role in detecting danger and finding food.
