direct odor effect

a change in the nervous system caused by direct stimulation of the olfactory tract and related brain structures. In contrast, an indirect odor effect is a change in the central nervous system arising from cognitions, such as expectations, associated with the odor.

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January 3rd 2025

ring chromosome 18

a congenital chromosomal disorder characterized by microcephaly, ear and eye abnormalities, and mild to severe cognitive impairment. The condition is not hereditary but due to breakage of the arms of chromosome 18, which fuse to form one or more rings of varying sizes.