olfactometry

noun

ol·​fac·​tom·​e·​try
ˌäl-ˌfak-ˈtäm-ə-trē, ˌōl-
plural olfactometries
: the testing and measurement of the sensitivity of the sense of smell
olfactometric adjective

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“Olfactometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/olfactometry. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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