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gag reflex

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  • noun A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.

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  • noun normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth

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hypernyms (8)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. inborn reflex
  2. innate reflex
  3. instinctive reflex
  4. physiological reaction
  5. reflex
  6. reflex action
  7. reflex response
  8. unconditioned reflex

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  • bilby commented on the word gag reflex

    A revulsion at funny things.

    February 6, 2009