gustatory


Definition: Meaning of, gustatory in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡʌˈsteɪt(ə)ri;ˈɡʌstət(ə)ri /

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  1. of or relating to gustation
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gustatory used in phrases

  • gustatory cell (noun)
    1. an epithelial cell in a taste bud that activates sensory fibers of the facial nerve or the glossopharyngeal nerve or the vagus nerve
  • gustatory modality (noun)
    1. the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
  • gustatory organ (noun)
    1. an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue
  • gustatory perception (noun)
    1. the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
  • gustatory sensation (noun)
    1. the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
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