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Noun: rectal reflex
  1. Normal response to the presence of faeces in the rectum
    - defecation reflex

Derived forms: rectal reflexes

Type of: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex