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The center of the cell containing the genetic information (genes and chromosomes, DNA, etc.). The appearance of the nucleus is used as a criterion to determine the malignant potential of a cell or tissue.
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Anterior projection of the olfactory lobe that is the place of termination of the olfactory nerves. One of two structures connected to the olfactory tracts to which the olfactory cells are anchored.
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Specialized cells found at the top of the nasal cavity which converts a smell detected by the olfactory hairs into tiny electrical signals. The sense of smell is part of our chemical sensing system, or the chemosenses. Sensory cells in our nose, mouth, and throat have...
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Nerves which connect to the nostrils to provide one’s sense of smell. The nerve that carries impulses for the sense of smell from the nose to the brain. The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve.
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The tract of nerve fibers in the olfactory lobe that passes from the olfactory bulb to the olfactory trigone. One of two structures containing neurons which carry the “smell” from the olfactory cells, where it has been converted into an electrical signal,...
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A specialist in oncology A specialist in the study or science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biologic properties and features of neoplasms (abnormal tissue growth or cancer), including causation, pathogenesis, and treatment.
