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reflex vs pharyngeal reflex

pharyngeal reflex vs reflex

reflex and pharyngeal reflex both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but pharyngeal reflex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
pharyngeal reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, pharyngeal reflex is a hyponym of reflex; that is, pharyngeal reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • pharyngeal reflex: normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
reflex (noun) pharyngeal reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
reflex (adjective) pharyngeal reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and pharyngeal reflex

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