| odourant binding protein | Proteins in nasal mucus that bind lipophilic odour-producing molecules and transfer them to the olfactory receptors. Similar proteins may mediate taste. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| odouratism | See: lathyrism, osteolathyrism. Origin: fr. Lathyrus odouratus, sweet pea (05 Mar 2000) |
| odouriferous | Having a scent, perfume, or odour. Synonym: odourous. Origin: odour + L. Fero, to bear (05 Mar 2000) |
| odouriferous gland | A gland, such as Tyson's gland, the secretion of which has a strong odour. See: sweat glands. (05 Mar 2000) |
| odourimeter | Instrument for performing odourimetry. (05 Mar 2000) |
| odourimetry | The determination of the comparative power of different substances in exciting olfactory sensations. Origin: odour + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| odourivection | Conveying or bearing an odour, as on the air. Origin: odour + L. Vector, a carrier (05 Mar 2000) |
| odourography | Description of odours. Origin: odour + G. Graphe, a description (05 Mar 2000) |
| odourous | Having a scent, perfume, or odour. Synonym: odourous. Origin: odour + L. Fero, to bear (05 Mar 2000) |
| odours | The volatile portions of substances perceptible by the sense of smell. (12 Dec 1998) |