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Olfactory Perception
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Definition
: The process by which the nature and meaning of olfactory stimuli, such as odors, are recognized and interpreted by the brain.
differentiate from SMELL: OLFACTORY PERCEPTION takes place in the brain, SMELL takes place in the nose
Other names
Perceptions, Olfactory; Perception, Olfactory; Olfactory Perceptions