Preferred Label : taste perception;
MeSH definition : The process by which the nature and meaning of gustatory stimuli are recognized and
interpreted by the brain. The four basic classes of taste perception are salty, sweet,
bitter, and sour.; The process by which the nature and meaning of gustatory stimuli are recognized and
interpreted by the brain. The five basic classes of taste perception are salty, sweet,
bitter, sour and umami.;
MeSH synonym : taste perceptions; perception, taste; gustatory perception; perception, gustatory;
CISMeF synonym : gustatory perceptions; perceptions, gustatory; perceptions, taste;
Related MeSH term : Gustatory Responses; Response, Gustatory;
MeSH annotation : differentiate from TASTE: TASTE PERCEPTION takes place in the brain, TASTE takes place
in the mouth;
Origin ID : D055697;
UMLS CUI : C2350521;
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The process by which the nature and meaning of gustatory stimuli are recognized and
interpreted by the brain. The four basic classes of taste perception are salty, sweet,
bitter, and sour.
The process by which the nature and meaning of gustatory stimuli are recognized and
interpreted by the brain. The five basic classes of taste perception are salty, sweet,
bitter, sour and umami.
