rectal reflex

/ˌrɛkt(ə)l ˌriˈflɛks/
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Definitions of rectal reflex
  1. noun
    normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum
    synonyms: defecation reflex
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    type of:
    inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex
    an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
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