| 词汇 | vomeronasal-organ |
| 释义 | vomeronasal organ noun[ C ] anatomy, zoology specializeduk /vəʊ.mər.əʊˌneɪ.zəl ˈɔː.ɡən/ us /ˌvɑː.mɚ.oʊˌneɪ.zəl ˈɔːr.ɡən//ˌvoʊ.mɚ.oʊˌneɪ.zəl ˈɔːr.ɡən/ either of two small organs in the nose, just above the top of the mouth, that are involved in smell. They are found in humans and many animals, but are especially well developed in snakes and lizards: These chemical signals, known as pheromones, are detected by special scent-detecting vomeronasal organs in the nose. Dogs not only have more olfactory receptors than people, they also have a vomeronasal organ that helps them smell. Olfactory information from milk originates in the vomeronasal organ. The vomeronasal organ contains receptors that access the central nervous system through the accessory olfactory bulb. Nuzzling delivers nonvolatile chemical signals to the vomeronasal organ. Smells & smelling acridly anosmic bergamot deodorize deodorizing fragrant fullness malodorous minging niff olfactory nerve orangey petrichor piny pungency redolent scented smelly sniff stink You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Substances & structures in the body The mouth & throat SynonymJacobson's organ |
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