olfactory
/ɑlˈfæktəri/
adjective
- Relating to the sense of smell.
- She had a strong olfactory memory of her grandmother's kitchen.
- The olfactory nerves are responsible for transmitting smell information to the brain.
- The olfactory system allows humans to detect thousands of different odors.
Synonyms
noun
- An organ or structure involved in the sense of smell, such as the olfactory nerve or bulb.
- The doctor explained how the olfactory connects to the limbic system.
- In fish, the olfactory is highly developed for detecting scents in water.
- The olfactory is located at the base of the brain.