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trigeminal chemoreception

the stimulation of free nerve endings of the trigeminal nerve in the nasal cavity by odorous chemicals, leading to sensations of tickling, stinging, warming, or cooling.

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rating

rating

n. a score assigned to a person or object on a numerical scale (e.g., 1 to 5) or a verbal scale (e.g., very good to very poor). See rating scale.