Gag Reflex Definition

noun
Retching or gagging caused by the contact of a foreign body with the mucous membrane of the throat.
American Heritage Medicine

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

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • pharyngeal reflex

Other Word Forms of Gag Reflex

Noun

Singular:
gag reflex
Plural:
gag-reflexes

Gag Reflex Sentence Examples

  • To do this, the back of the throat is sprayed with a topical anesthetic to soothe the nerves causing the gag reflex.

  • The dental dam can cause patients with a strong gag reflex some difficulty.

  • A person who is drunk has an impaired gag reflex and may choke if you do this.

  • The examiner will also assess the sensation capabilities of the pharynx, by stimulating the area with a wooden tongue depressor, causing a gag reflex.

  • The gag reflex can interfere with the performance of this piercing procedure.

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