Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Olfactory Organ.
Olfactory Organ - as a noun
The organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
Example: "He has a cold in the nose"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nose4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemoreceptor24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The olfactory organs in humans are located in the nasal cavity."
"Dogs have a highly developed olfactory organ that allows them to detect scents at a much higher level than humans."
"The patient lost his sense of smell due to damage to his olfactory organ."
"Fish have olfactory organs called nostrils that help them detect food in the water."
"The olfactory organ plays a crucial role in our perception of different aromas and odors."
