olfactory

/ɑlˈfæktəri/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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