No. 14,898 in German
retronasalen
"Retronasalen" refers to the perception of odors through the nasal passages at the back of the throat, often during eating or drinking.
In a sentence
Die retronasale Wahrnehmung spielt eine wichtige Rolle beim Schmecken von Speisen.
The retronasal perception plays an important role in tasting food.
'Retronasale' refers here to perception via the retronasal olfactory process.
Durch die retronasale Atmung nimmt man oft subtile Aromen wahr.
Through retronasal breathing, one often perceives subtle aromas.
'Retronasale' is used here to describe a specific type of air flow involved in smell perception.
Die retronasalen Prozesse beeinflussen die sensorische Integration von Geruch und Geschmack.
The retronasal processes influence the sensory integration of smell and taste.
'Retronasalen' is employed here as an adjective modifying 'Prozesse' to describe those related to retronasal mechanisms.
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