osmatic

[oz-mat-ik] /ɒzˈmæt ɪk/

adjective

of or relating to the sense of smell.

of or relating to animals having a keenly developed sense of smell.

Origin of osmatic

French

1885-1890

1885-90; < French osmatique, equivalent to Greek osm(ḗ) smell + French -atique (see -ate¹, -ic)

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osmatic in Medicine

osmatic adj.
Having or characterized by a well-developed sense of smell.

osmatic os·mat·ic (ŏz-māt'ĭk)
adj.
Having or characterized by a well-developed sense of smell.

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