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noun
A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: pharyngeal reflex
Antonyms: none provided
noun
normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pharyngeal reflex
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
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