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olfactory mucosa

olfactory mucosa The olfactory mucosa is the part of the nasal lining at the top of each nasal cavity that contains the sensory nerve endings used for smell.

The olfactory mucosa is the part of the nasal lining at the top of each nasal cavity that contains the sensory nerve endings used for smell. Its specialized olfactory epithelium includes receptor neurons, brush cells, stem cells, and related olfactory glands.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Olfactory Mucosa” (D009831).
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