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• Taste buds
  == Taste buds == ...rt of the [[gustatory system]], which is responsible for the perception of taste and flavor.
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• Taste bud
  == Taste bud == ...a specialized sensory organ that is primarily associated with the sense of taste.
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• Gustatory
  ...t of tasting. It is derived from the Latin word 'gustare', which means 'to taste'. ...e for the perception of taste and flavor. This system plays a crucial role in the consumption and digestion of food, as it allows us to distinguish betwe
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• Bitterness
  ...'' (/ˈbɪtərnəs/) is a sensory experience characterized by a sharp, pungent taste that is often considered unpleasant or disagreeable. It is one of the five ...ted, they send signals to the brain, which interprets these signals as the taste of bitterness.
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• Gustatory system
  ...system responsible for the perception of taste. It is also known as the '''Taste System'''. ...term "gustatory" is derived from the Latin word "gustare," which means "to taste." The term "system" comes from the Greek word "systēma," which means "whol
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• Gustation
  ...]. The term "gustation" comes from the Latin word ''gustare'', meaning 'to taste'. ...m "gustatory", which refers to anything related to tasting or the sense of taste.
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• Taste disorder
  == Taste Disorder == '''Taste disorder''' (pronunciation: /teɪst dɪsˈɔːdər/) is a condition that af
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• Sustentacular cell
  ...d cells that provide support and nourishment to the sensory receptor cells in certain sensory organs. The term "sustentacular" is derived from the Latin ...structural integrity of the organ. In the adrenal gland, they are involved in the production and secretion of steroid hormones.
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• Bitter
  ...' (/ˈbɪtər/), from the Old English ''bitan'' meaning "to bite", is a basic taste sensation characterized by a sharp, pungent flavor. It is one of the five b ...e receptors]] located on the tongue. These receptors, known as [[Taste bud|taste buds]], send signals to the brain when they detect the presence of bitter s
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• Taste
  == Taste == '''Taste''' (pronounced: /teɪst/) is one of the five traditional senses that allows
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• Chemosensory clusters
  ...lay a crucial role in the sensory system, particularly in the detection of taste and smell. ...tatory system]], where they play a key role in the perception of smell and taste respectively.
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• Supertaster
  ...to describe individuals who have a heightened sense of taste, particularly in relation to the bitterness of certain foods and drinks. ...Linda Bartoshuk]], a psychologist specializing in the genetic variation of taste perception. The prefix "super-" is derived from the Latin ''super'' meaning
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• Tart
  '''Tart''' (/tɑːrt/), in the medical context, refers to a sharp or biting sensation, often used to d ...ld English word 'teart', which means 'sharp' or 'severe'. It has been used in the English language since the 8th century.
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• Tang
  ...bed as a sharp, distinct flavor or pungency. It is not a medical condition in itself, but rather a descriptive term used by patients to communicate their ...le English word 'tange', meaning a sharp flavor or taste. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
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• Papilla
  '''Papilla''' (pronunciation: /pəˈpɪlə/) is a term used in medical science to describe a small, rounded protuberance on a part or orga ...hich means 'pimple' or 'swelling'. It was first used in medical literature in the 16th century.
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• Honeydew
  ...ects]], that is often consumed by [[animals]] and [[humans]] for its sweet taste. ...h words "hunig," meaning honey, and "dēaw," meaning dew. It was first used in the 14th century to describe the sweet, sticky substance that aphids and ot
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• Parageusia
  ...tion=Paraganglia - {{Pronunciation}} (PAYR-uh-GANG-joy-uh) A collection of cells derived from embryonic nerve tissue and found near the adrenal glands and s Parageusia - {{Pronunciation}} (PAYR-uh-GOO-see-uh) A bad taste in the mouth. Also called dysgeusia {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary
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• Ventral posteromedial nucleus
  ...(VPM) (pronunciation: ven-tral pos-ter-o-me-di-al nu-cle-us) is a nucleus in the [[thalamus]] that is part of the [[somatosensory system]]. It is respon ...its 'rear' and 'middle' position, and "nucleus" refers to a group of cells in the brain.
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• Nerve ending
  ...structure at the end of a [[nerve]] fiber that transmits signals to other cells. ...to and from the brain. They are found throughout the body and are involved in a variety of functions, including sensation, movement, and the regulation o
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• Radioiodine therapy
  ...ctive iodine then destroys the thyroid cells, including any thyroid cancer cells. This therapy is commonly used to treat [[Hyperthyroidism]] and [[Thyroid c * [[Iodine]]: A chemical element that is used in the treatment of thyroid conditions.
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