rhinencephalic
/ˌraɪnɪnˈsɛfəlɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the part of the brain involved in the sense of smell.
- Damage to rhinencephalic structures can affect a person's ability to identify odors.
- Scientists study rhinencephalic pathways to understand how the brain processes smells.
- The rhinencephalic region is more developed in animals that rely heavily on scent.
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