organoleptic

[ awr-guh-nl-ep-tik, awr-gan-l-ep‐ ]
/ ˌɔr gə nlˈɛp tɪk, ɔrˌgæn lˈɛp‐ /

adjective

perceived by a sense organ.
capable of detecting a sensory stimulus.

Origin of organoleptic

1850–55; organo- + -leptic < Greek lēptikós disposed to accept; see -lepsy, -tic

British Dictionary definitions for organoleptic

organoleptic
/ (ˌɔːɡənəʊˈlɛptɪk) /

adjective physiol

able to stimulate an organ, esp a special sense organ
able to perceive a sensory stimulus

Medical definitions for organoleptic

organoleptic
[ ôr′gə-nō-lĕptĭk, ôr-găn′ə- ]

adj.

Relating to perception by a sensory organ.
Involving the use of sense organs.