Olfactory system
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| Olfactory system | |
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| Term | Olfactory system |
| Short definition | olfactory bulb - (pronounced) (ol-FAK-tuh-ree pear) A rounded mass of tissue containing several types of nerve cells involved in the sense of smell. There are two olfactory bulbs on the underside of the brain, one above each nasal cavity. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
olfactory system - (pronounced) (ol-FAK-tuh-ree SIS-tem) The parts of the body involved in smell perception, including the nose and many parts of the brain. Smell can affect emotions, behavior, memory and thinking
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