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• Olfactory nerve
  ...se of [[smell]]. The term "olfactory" comes from the Latin "olfactare", to smell. ...atin word "olfactare", which means "to smell". The term "nerve" comes from the Latin "nervus", meaning "sinew, tendon, nerve".
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• Olfaction
  ...tion is the [[nose]], specifically the [[olfactory epithelium]] located in the nasal cavity. ...le of ''olfacere'' which means "to smell". It was first used in English in the early 19th century.
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• Nose
  ...f the body's respiratory system, filtering foreign particles from entering the lungs. ...su'', which is of Germanic origin. It is related to the Dutch ''neus'' and the German ''Nase''.
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• Smelling
  ...r process by which organisms perceive and identify odors or scents through the olfactory system. The term "smelling" is derived from the Old English word "smellian," which means to perceive or detect a scent.
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• Human head
  ...of the human body, housing the brain and several sensory organs, including the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The term "head" comes from the Old English "heafod", which is of Germanic origin; related to Dutch "hoofd" and German "Haupt".
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• Neurogastronomy
  ...disciplinary field of study that explores the complex relationship between the [[Brain|brain]], [[Perception|perception]], and [[Gastronomy|gastronomy]]. ...ing to the brain and nervous system, and "gastronomy", the art and science of good eating.
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• Human nose
  ...rgan responsible for the sense of [[smell]], and also functions as part of the [[respiratory system]] by filtering and conditioning inhaled air. ...The specific term "human nose" is used to differentiate it from the noses of other animals or species.
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• Face
  ...rm, appearance") is the front part of the human head, from the forehead to the chin. ...rgan]]s, including the [[eye]]s, [[nose]], and [[mouth]]. It also includes the [[skin]], [[muscle]]s, and [[bone]]s that provide structure and allow for v
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• Functioning lesion
  ...s and light to examine the back of the eye (the back of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve). ...particularly in advanced disease {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Taste
  ...ional senses that allows organisms to identify and distinguish the flavors of substances. ...''*tastare'', possibly an alteration of ''*taxtare'', a frequentative form of Latin ''taxare'' "evaluate, handle".
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• Pheromones
  ...ally a mammal or an insect, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species. ...mone" was introduced by Peter Karlson and Martin Lüscher in 1959, based on the Greek words pherein (to transfer) and hormon (to excite).
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• HEENT
  ...for '''Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat'''. It is a common term used in the medical field, particularly in physical examinations and medical histories. The term HEENT originated from the initial letters of the five areas of the body that it represents: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat.
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• Mammillary bodies
  ...of the [[limbic system]]. They are associated with the sense of smell and the ability to form new memories. ...y" is derived from the Latin ''mammilla'', meaning "little breast", due to the structures' resemblance to breasts.
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• Head
  ...not have a head, but many [[bilaterally symmetrical]] forms do, regardless of size. ...e [[scalp]] is the anatomical area bordered by the face [[anteriorly]] and the [[neck]] [[posteriorly]].
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• Ink sac
  ...is used as a defensive mechanism, releasing a cloud of dark ink to obscure the predator's view and facilitate a quick escape. ..."ink sac" is derived from the Old English "inc", meaning "dark fluid", and the Latin "saccus", meaning "bag" or "sack".
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• Insect
  ...include more than a million described species and represent more than half of all known living organisms. ...d ''insectum'', meaning "cut into sections". It refers to the body plan of the insect, which is divided into three sections: head, thorax, and abdomen.
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• Sensation
  ...rnal stimulation (e.g., touch, pain, heat, cold), which is then relayed to the brain for processing and perception. ...in ''sensatio'', which means "perception" or "feeling". It is derived from the verb ''sentire'', which means "to feel".
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• Allium scorodoprasum
  ...h-doh-pra-sum), also known as [[Sand Leek]] or [[Rocambole]], is a species of wild onion that is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. ...Latin word for garlic. The species name ''scorodoprasum'' is derived from the Greek words ''skorodon'', meaning garlic, and ''prasum'', meaning leek.
  2 KB (240 words) - 04:06, 11 February 2024
• COVID-19
  ...so called coronavirus disease 19 {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Runny nose
  ...xcess production of mucus by the nasal mucosa, leading to a discharge from the nostrils. ...y animals breathe and smell. The medical term "rhinorrhea" is derived from the Greek words "rhinos" (nose) and "rhoia" (flow or discharge).
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