olfactory sensation

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Definition Noun : * The conscious perception or experience resulting from the stimulation of olfactory receptors in the nose by airborne chemical molecules. It is the subjective experience of a smell or odor. Usage "Olfactory sensation" is a formal, scientific, or technical term used in psychology, neuroscience, and physiology to describe the sensory experience of smell itself, distinct from th...