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Jacobson's organ |
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Jacobson's organ [′jā·kəb·sənz ¦ȯr·gən] (vertebrate zoology) An olfactory canal in the nasal mucosa which ends in a blind pouch; it is highly developed in reptiles and vestigial in humans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The vomeronasal organ (VNO), also known as Jacobson's organ, is a part of the accessory olfactory system. |
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