Monorhinic Olfaction: The Science of One-Nostril Smelling
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 18, 2026
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describes the presentation of a single odorant to the nostril via an olfactometer.
MONORHINIC: “Sniffing a liquid by monorhinic involves introducing it to a single nostril.”