Smell refers to the sense of detecting odors or scents. It is one of the five basic senses and is processed by the olfactory system in the brain.
Related terms
Olfactory System: The olfactory system is responsible for processing smells in the brain.
Olfactory Bulb: The olfactory bulb is a structure located at the front of the brain that receives signals from receptors in our nose and helps process smell information.
Olfactory Cortex: The olfactory cortex is involved in further processing and interpretation of smells after they are received by the olfactory bulb.