Olfactory Modality (Noun)
Meaning
The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The sensitivity of our olfactory modality allows us to detect even the faintest smells in the air.
- Some scientists suggest that the human brain contains an area specifically designed for processing information from the olfactory modality.
- Our brain plays a significant role in perception and interpretation of signals received through the olfactory modality.
- Loss of smell indicates a total or partial disruption of the olfactory modality which may be temporary or permanent.
- Damage to neurons can lead to decreased sensitivity of the olfactory modality which can significantly affect one's quality of life.