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Meanings of pharyngeal reflex in English

Portuguese
reflexo faríngeo

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

        reflexo faríngeo
        Synonyms
        Examples for "gag reflex"
        Examples for "gag reflex"
        1
        The smell coming off the thing had Custo fighting his gag reflex.
        Shadow fall
        2
        The verdict for Vegemite, though, was distinctly unambiguous -a unanimous gag reflex.
        The South African
        3
        Ava felt a metallic tang in her mouth and fought her gag reflex.
        The Good Girls
        4
        At last, it goes down my throat, without the gag reflex being activated.
        The Guardian
        5
        The smell was overwhelming and Zeus' gag reflex nearly kicked in.
        Book Two: Descent
        Usage of pharyngeal reflex in English
        1
        Is your pharyngeal reflex working yet?
        The South African
        2
        The pharyngeal reflex is present.
        Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
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