gustatory

gustatory
Relating to gustation, or taste.

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gus·ta·to·ry 'gəs-tə-.tōr-ē, -.tȯr- adj relating to, affecting, associated with, or being the sense of taste <\gustatory nerves> <\gustatory stimulation>
gus·ta·to·ri·ly .gəs-tə-'tōr-ə-lē, -'tȯr- adv

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adj.
relating to the sense of taste or to the organs of taste.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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