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Contraction of the muscle of the PHARYNX caused by stimulation of sensory receptors on the SOFT PALATE, by psychic stimuli, or systemically by drugs.

Year introduced: 1991(1971)

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Tree Number(s): C23.888.821.414, F02.830.702.157, G10.261.338, G11.561.731.251

MeSH Unique ID: D005683

Entry Terms:

• Reflex, Pharyngeal
• Pharyngeal Reflex

Previous Indexing:

• Reflex (1966-1970)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Psychological Phenomena
Psychophysiology
Reflex
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Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena
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