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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