The sense of smell, or olfaction, is the special sense through which smells (or odors) are perceived. The sense of smell has many functions, including...

dog sense of smell is the most powerful sense of this species, the olfactory system of canines being much more complex and developed than that of humans...

"specific anosmia". The absence of the sense of smell from birth is known as congenital anosmia. In the United States, 3% of people aged over 40 are affected...

their sense of smell. An odor is also called a "smell" or a "scent", which can refer to either an unpleasant or a pleasant odor. While "odor" and "smell" can...

visual system (sense of vision), auditory system (sense of hearing), somatosensory system (sense of touch), olfactory system (sense of smell), and gustatory...

human olfactory sense is one of the most phylogenetically primitive and emotionally intimate of the five senses; the sensation of smell is thought to be...

one of the most important figures in the history of medicine, and also wrote on logic, astronomy and grammar. He is also known for his criticism of religion...

instead of their vestigial gills. After the juvenile stage, they will drown if immersed in water for too long. They have an acute sense of smell which they...

up smell or smells in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Smell may refer to; Odor, airborne molecules perceived as a scent or aroma Sense of smell, the...

developed primarily for hunting hare, known as beagling. Possessing a great sense of smell and superior tracking instincts, the beagle is the primary breed used...