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pharyngeal reflex vs reflex action

reflex action vs pharyngeal reflex

pharyngeal reflex and reflex action both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pharyngeal reflex Yes No No No
reflex action Yes No No No
As nouns, reflex action is a hypernym of pharyngeal reflex; that is, reflex action is a word with a broader meaning than pharyngeal reflex:
  • pharyngeal reflex: normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
pharyngeal reflex (noun) reflex action (noun)
normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Difference between pharyngeal reflex and reflex action

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