olfactory modality

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Definition Noun : - The sense of smell; the physiological capacity to perceive and identify odors through stimulation of sensory receptors in the nose. This is one of the five basic human senses, specifically the faculty that allows for the detection and discrimination of scents and aromas. Usage The term "olfactory modality" is a formal, technical term used primarily in scientific, medical, an...