olfatorio

olfactory

adjective ohl-fah-TOH-rryoh Rare

Origin: From Latin olfactorius, from olfacere (to smell).

Usage Note

Olfatorio is primarily a technical or scientific term, used in phrases like bulbo olfatorio (olfactory bulb) and nervio olfatorio (olfactory nerve). In everyday speech, del olfato or olfativo are also heard, though olfatorio is preferred in anatomy and medicine.

Examples

"El bulbo olfatorio procesa los aromas."

Natural Translation

The olfactory bulb processes aromas.

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