Definition of Olfaction

1. Noun. The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents.

Exact synonyms: Olfactory Modality, Sense Of Smell, Smell
Generic synonyms: Modality, Sense Modality, Sensory System, Exteroception
Specialized synonyms: Nose
Derivative terms: Smell, Smell

Definition of Olfaction

1. n. The sense by which the impressions made on the olfactory organs by the odorous particles in the atmosphere are perceived.

Definition of Olfaction

1. Noun. the sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Olfaction

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Olfaction

1. The sense by which the impressions made on the olfactory organs by the odourous particles in the atmosphere are perceived. See: Olfactory. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Olfaction

oleum terebinthinae
oleums
oleuropein
oleyl-CoA
oleyl-anilide hydrolase
oleyl-coenzyme A
oleyl alcohol
olf
olfact
olfacted
olfactible
olfactic
olfactics
olfactie
olfacting
olfaction (current term)
olfactions
olfactive
olfactology
olfactometer
olfactometers
olfactometric
olfactometry
olfactophobia
olfactor
olfactoric
olfactories
olfactors
olfactory
olfactory angle

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