gag reflex

/gæg ˌriˈflɛks/
/gæg ˈriflɛks/
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Definitions of gag reflex
  1. noun
    normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
    synonyms: pharyngeal reflex
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    type of:
    inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex
    an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
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