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Gustatory Cell.
Gustatory Cell - as a noun
An epithelial cell in a taste bud that activates sensory fibers of the facial nerve or the glossopharyngeal nerve or the vagus nerve
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
taste cellExample Sentences
"The gustatory cell is responsible for detecting taste sensations."
"Damage to the gustatory cells can result in loss of taste."
"Each gustatory cell is connected to a nerve fiber."
"Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami are the five taste qualities detected by gustatory cells."
"The activation of gustatory cells triggers the release of neurotransmitters."
