GUSTATORY PERCEPTION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Gustatory Perception.
Gustatory Perception - as a noun
The sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
Example: "The candy left him with a bad taste"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gustatory sensationtaste5taste perceptiontaste sensationHypernyms (Closely Related)
aesthesis12esthesis11sensation9sense datumsense experiencesense impressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The scientist conducted experiments to study gustatory perception in rats."
"Impaired gustatory perception can result from certain medical conditions."
"Our gustatory perception can be influenced by factors such as temperature and texture."
"Individuals with a heightened gustatory perception are often referred to as supertasters."
"Certain medications can temporarily alter gustatory perception."