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gag reflex

/ˈɡæɡˌɹiː.flɛks/

gag reflex noun: a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.

Noun

gag reflex (plural gag reflexes)

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

gag reflex meaning in Tamil

gag reflex in Tamil

தொண்டைத் தடவல் மறிவினை

Synonyms of gag reflex

Forms of gag reflex

pluralgag reflexes

Questions about gag reflex

What does gag reflex mean?
Gag reflex means a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.
What is gag reflex in Tamil?
Gag reflex in Tamil is தொண்டைத் தடவல் மறிவினை. See Gag reflex meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is gag reflex?
Gag reflex is a noun.
How do you pronounce gag reflex?
Gag reflex is pronounced /ˈɡæɡˌɹiː.flɛks/.
What is the plural of gag reflex?
The plural of gag reflex is gag reflexes.

Words near gag reflex in the dictionary

  1. gag me with a spoon
  2. gag order
  3. gag orders
  4. gag reel
  5. gag reels
  6. gag reflex
  7. gag reflexes
  8. gag rein
  9. gag reins
  10. gag rule
  11. gag rules

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