English noun: pharyngeal reflex | |||
1. | pharyngeal reflex (act) normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth | ||
Synonyms | gag reflex | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex | ||