chemosensory

 [kee-moh-sen-suh-ree, kem-oh-]  

che·mo·sen·so·ry

   [kee-moh-sen-suh-ree, kem-oh-]
adjective Physiology.
sensitive to chemical stimuli, as the sensory nerve endings that mediate taste and smell.
Origin:
1970–75; chemo- + sensory
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Chemosensory is always a great word to know.
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