Odor detection threshold
Odor Detection Threshold
The Odor Detection Threshold (pronunciation: /ˈoʊdər dɪˈtɛkʃən ˈθrɛʃoʊld/), also known as the olfactory threshold, is the minimum concentration of a certain odor compound that is required to be present in the air for the odor to be detected by the human nose.
Etymology
The term "Odor Detection Threshold" is derived from the English words "odor" meaning smell, "detection" meaning the action or process of identifying the presence of something, and "threshold" meaning the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested.
Related Terms
- Olfaction: The sense of smell.
- Olfactory Bulb: A neural structure of the vertebrate forebrain involved in olfaction.
- Olfactory Receptor Neurons: The primary sensory neurons in the olfactory system.
- Olfactory System: The sensory system used for smelling.
- Odorant: A substance that gives off a smell, especially one that is added to a product such as perfume or a cleaning solution to give it a pleasant smell.
- Odor Concentration: The amount of odorant in the air.
- Odor Intensity: The perceived strength of odor sensation.
- Odor Quality: The perceived character, pleasantness, or hedonic tone of an odor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Odor detection threshold
- Wikipedia's article - Odor detection threshold
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