Definition of Pharyngeal reflex

1. Noun. Normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth.


Medical Definition of Pharyngeal reflex

1. The act of swallowing (second stage) induced by stimulation of the palate, fauces, or posterior pharyngeal wall. Synonym: deglutition reflex, pharyngeal reflex. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pharyngeal Reflex

pharyngeal grooves
pharyngeal hypophysis
pharyngeal isthmus
pharyngeal membranes
pharyngeal mucosa
pharyngeal muscles
pharyngeal opening of auditory tube
pharyngeal opening of eustachian tube
pharyngeal pituitary
pharyngeal plexus
pharyngeal pouch syndrome
pharyngeal raphe
pharyngeal recess
pharyngeal recess
pharyngeal reflex (current term)
pharyngeal reflex (current term)
pharyngeal ridge
pharyngeal space
pharyngeal tonsil
pharyngeal tonsil
pharyngeal tubercle
pharyngeal vein
pharyngeal veins
pharyngectomy
pharyngei
pharynges
pharynges
pharyngeus
pharyngismus
pharyngitic

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