Phrase Hound found 16 phrases and 3 compound words that contain reflexes. The most common are listed below. Open reflexes in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 16
- primitive reflexesplural of primitive reflex: A reflex action originating in the central nervous system that is exhibited by normal infants, but not neurologically intact adults, in response to particular stimuli.
- Babinski reflexesplural of Babinski reflex: An abnormal plantar reflex in which the hallux moves upwards, indicative of motor neuron damage.
- abdominal reflexesplural of abdominal reflex: An involuntary contraction of the abdominal wall with stimulus of the covering epidermis.
- bass reflexesplural of bass reflex: A type of loudspeaker enclosure that uses the sound from the rear side of the diaphragm to increase the efficiency of the system at low frequencies, as compared to a typical closed-box loudspeaker or an infinite …
- conditioned reflexesplural of conditioned reflex: A response, to a stimulus, that has been acquired by operant conditioning.
- gag reflexesplural of gag reflex: A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.
- Moro reflexesplural of Moro reflex: A normal primitive reflex elicited by a sudden stimulus, involving abduction and extension of the arms, followed by adduction; it develops between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation and disappears at 3–6 months of age.
- startle reflexesplural of startle reflex: A brainstem reflectory reaction that serves to protect vulnerable parts, such as the back of the neck and the eyes and facilitates an escape from sudden stimuli.
- pharyngeal reflexesplural of pharyngeal reflex: A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.
- single lens reflexesplural of single lens reflex: Denoting or relating to a type of camera which allows the photographer to view the subject through the same lens that will be used to take a photograph, usually by incorporating a moving mirror and prism.
- patellar reflexesplural of patellar reflex: The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.
- digital single-lens reflexesplural of digital single-lens reflex: Being or relating to a type of digital camera that employs a single-lens reflex optical design combined with a digital image sensor to capture photographs.
- Chaddock reflexesplural of Chaddock reflex: A diagnostic reflex similar to the Babinski reflex, but where stroking the lateral malleolus causes extension of the big toe, indicating damage to the corticospinal tract.
- kneejerk reflexesplural of kneejerk reflex: The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.
- abdominocardiac reflexesplural of abdominocardiac reflex: A fluctuation in heart rhythm, associated with mechanical stimulus of the abdominal organs.
- Babinski's reflexesplural of Babinski reflex: An abnormal plantar reflex in which the hallux moves upwards, indicative of motor neuron damage.
Compound words 3
- chemoreflexesplural of chemoreflex: A reflex in response to a chemical stimulus
- ergoreflexesplural of ergoreflex: The response, characterised by increase in ventilation, to increased exercise.
- metaboreflexesplural of metaboreflex: A reflex triggered by stimulation of metaboreceptors. This reflex is triggered during exercise and increases blood flow and ventilation. It is part of the ergoreflex (the exercise pressor reflex).