chemosensory

adjective

che·​mo·​sen·​so·​ry -ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē How to pronounce chemosensory (audio)
: 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 Apr. 2024.

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