PsychologyAugust 31, 2026
chemosensory
KEE-mo-SEN-suh-ree
Definition
Relating to the biological process or ability of an organism to detect and respond to chemical stimuli in the environment, typically involving senses like smell or taste.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'chemeia' (alchemy or chemistry) and the Latin 'sensorium' (sense). It entered scientific usage in the 20th century to describe the sensory reception of chemical substances.
In the news
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