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olfactory organ

Term ID
UBERON:0002268
Synonyms
  • main olfactory organ
  • olfactory neuroepithelium
  • olfactory organ
  • olfactory sense organ
  • olfactory sensory organ
  • organ olfactus
  • organum olfactorium
  • primary olfactory organ
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Definition
An organ that houses olfactory neurons and is responsible for the sense of smell. Examples include the vertebrate nose and the Drosophila dorsal organ. UBERON_cjm
References
  • AAO:0010180
  • BTO:0001772
  • FBbt:00005158
  • VHOG:0000287
  • XAO:0000273
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