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Definition of Rectal reflex
1. Noun. Normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum.
Exact synonyms: Defecation Reflex
Generic synonyms: Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Generic synonyms: Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Medical Definition of Rectal reflex
1. The entrance of faecal matter into the rectum from the sigmoid colon causes an impulse to defecate. (05 Mar 2000)