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Definition of Olfactory nerve
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Olfactory nerve: The nerve that carries impulses for the sense of smell from the nose to the brain. The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve.
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