What is the medical word for the process of smelling?

A) olfaction
B) inhalation
C) aspiration
D) oxygenation


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Inhalation is breathing in air.
C) Aspiration is breathing in food, fluid, or other substance.
D) Oxygenation is providing oxygen to the body or tissues.

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