ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gustofacial

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Gustofacial is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a basic reflex where different tastes produce different reactions in young children.

Meaning

Of or relating to a basic reflex where different tastes produce different reactions in young children.

Example Sentences

In the gustofacial reflex, sweet tastes evoke a smile, bitter tastes produce a look of disgust and sticking out of the tongue, while sour tastes make the newborn purse its lips.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gustatorial, gustatoric, gustatory, gustatious, olfactogustatory, oral.

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