GAG REFLEX

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gag reflex mean? 

• GAG REFLEX (noun)
  The noun GAG REFLEX has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: GAG REFLEX used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GAG REFLEX (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

gag reflex; pharyngeal reflex

Hypernyms ("gag reflex" is a kind of...):

inborn reflex; innate reflex; instinctive reflex; physiological reaction; reflex; reflex action; reflex response; unconditioned reflex (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)