Savory

Savory (Medicine)

Savory (pronunciation: /ˈseɪvəri/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a certain taste sensation. It is one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. The term is often used in the context of nutrition and dietetics.

Etymology

The term 'savory' comes from the Old English word 'sætherie', which is derived from the Latin 'satureia'. In the context of taste, it was first used in the early 20th century.

Related Terms

• Umami: A basic taste sensation, often described as savory or meaty. It is triggered by the presence of certain amino acids, such as glutamate.
• Taste receptor: A type of receptor found on the tongue that is responsible for detecting different taste sensations.
• Gustatory system: The sensory system responsible for the perception of taste.
• Dietetics: The science of how diet and nutrition affect human health.

See Also

• Taste
• Nutrition
• Diet (nutrition)

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Savory
• Wikipedia's article - Savory

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