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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.
Exact synonyms: Gag Reflex
Generic synonyms: Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Generic synonyms: Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
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
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