chemosensory
adjective
che·mo·sen·so·ry
-ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē 
: of, relating to, or functioning in the sensory reception of chemical stimuli
chemosensory hairs
insect chemosensory behavior
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“Chemosensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chemosensory. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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