photic sneeze reflex

noun

A condition of uncontrollable sneezing in response to numerous stimuli, including bright light.

Meanings

nounphotic sneeze reflex (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA condition of uncontrollable sneezing in response to numerous stimuli, including bright light.

    Synonyms: ACHOO, photoptarmosis, sun sneezing

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA condition of uncontrollable sneezing in response to numerous stimuli, including bright light.

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APA

photic sneeze reflex. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photic%20sneeze%20reflex

MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “photic sneeze reflex,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photic%20sneeze%20reflex.

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