olpaktoryo
olpaktóryo with stress marks
olfactory; relating to smell
Usage Note
Olpaktoryo is a scientific and medical term borrowed from Spanish 'olfatorio', used in anatomy, neuroscience, and medical education to describe anything related to the sense of smell. In everyday speech, Filipinos simply say 'pangamoy' rather than this technical term.
Examples
" Mahina ang kanyang olpaktoryong pandama. "
Natural Translation
His olfactory sense is weak.
Literal Translation
Weak the his olfactory sense.
" Malakas ang kanyang pandamang olpaktoryo. "
Natural Translation
His/her olfactory sense is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the his/her sense olfactory.
" Ipinaliwanag ng propesor kung paano nagpapadala ng senyales ang olpaktoryong sistema patungo sa utak. "
Natural Translation
The professor explained how the olfactory system sends signals to the brain.
Literal Translation
Explained the professor how sends of signal the olfactory system toward to brain.
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