Geruchswahrnehmung
olfactory perception, sense of smell
noun ge-RUKHS-vahr-nay-mung Rare
Usage Note
Geruchswahrnehmung describes the cognitive process of perceiving and identifying smells, encompassing both the physiological mechanism and subjective experience. It rose to widespread awareness during COVID-19, when impaired Geruchswahrnehmung (Anosmie) became a key diagnostic symptom.
Examples
"Die Geruchswahrnehmung ist eng mit dem Gedächtnis verknüpft."
Natural Translation
Olfactory perception is closely linked to memory.
Literal Translation
The smell-perception is closely with the memory linked.
Related Words
- Akkommodation accommodation (focusing adjustment of the eye lens)
- Anosmie anosmia, loss of smell
- Blick look
- Bogengang semicircular canal (inner ear)
- Brennen burning sensation
- Dunkeladaptation dark adaptation (eye adjustment from light to darkness)
- Dämmerungssehen twilight vision, scotopic vision
- Eigengeruch body odour; characteristic personal scent
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