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Definition of diving reflex - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
biologyTECH. physiological response to immersion in waterTECH.
- The diving reflex slows the heart rate when submerged.
- The diving reflex helps seals stay underwater longer.
- Children often exhibit a strong diving reflex.
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Expressions with diving
activity of searching skips for reusable items
Skip diving is popular among eco-conscious individuals.
starting work with energy and focus
After the meeting, she made a diving into work.
platform extending over water for diving
She climbed up to the diving board and prepared to dive into the pool.
organized occasion for diving activities
The diving event was scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
swimming underwater using a snorkel
We spent the afternoon snorkel diving in the coral reef.
structure for competitive diving over a pool
The diver stood on the diving platform, ready to jump.
garment worn by divers to protect against water pressure and cold
He zipped up his diving suit before plunging into the icy waters.
thorough investigation or analysis of a subject
The team did a deep diving into the company's financial records.
jumping from a stage into the audience
The singer's stage diving thrilled the audience.
activity of swimming underwater in deep ocean with special gear
Deep-sea diving requires training and special equipment.
activity of diving in a cage to see sharks
Cage diving with sharks is thrilling.
taking a big risk or plunge
Starting the new business felt like cliff diving.
underwater diving without breathing equipment
Free-diving requires excellent breath control and mental focus.
duck that dives underwater to feed
The diving duck disappeared beneath the lake's surface.
underwater swimming without a diving suit
Skin diving allows you to move freely underwater.
looking through bins to find free food or goods
Many students practice bin diving to save money.
related to diving to great depths
The deep-diving equipment is essential for underwater exploration.
boat made for diving, often equipped for diver entry and exit
The diving boat waited while divers explored the reef.
motorized device for divers to move underwater
She used a diving scooter to explore the coral reef.
mask for seeing underwater with watertight seal
She wore a diving mask to explore the coral reef.
soccer move where player heads ball while diving forward
He scored a spectacular goal with a diving header.
knife used by divers underwater
He always carries a diving knife for safety.
airtight chamber open at the bottom for underwater work
The divers entered the diving bell to explore the wreck.
Expressions with reflex
strong aversion or reaction to something unpleasant
The smell of the spoiled food triggered his gag reflex.
natural reaction without conscious thought
Blinking when something approaches your eyes is an instinctive reflex.
automatic unthinking response to a situation
His knee-jerk reflex was to deny the accusation.
quick physical reaction to surprise or fear
Her startle reflex caused her to jump at the sudden movement.
automatic reaction to a stimulus without conscious thought
The doctor tested the patient's reflex response with a hammer.
involuntary hand closing when palm is touched
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.
automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
The doctor tested the patient's innate reflex with a light tap.
automatic response to a stimulus
The doctor tested my reflex action with a hammer.
angle greater than 180 degrees but less than 360
The reflex angle in the diagram measures 210 degrees.
involuntary oral drawing action triggered by touch, enabling milk intake
The pediatrician checked the newborn's suckling reflex during the examination.
learned response to a specific stimulus through conditioning
Pavlov's dogs salivated at a bell, showing a conditioned reflex.
learned response triggered by a specific stimulus
The dog salivated as an acquired reflex to the bell.
reflex movement where toes fan out when sole is stimulated
The doctor checked the Babinski reflex in the newborn.
learned response triggered by a specific stimulus
The dog salivated as a conditional reflex to the bell.
automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
The baby's inborn reflex helped it grasp the finger.
reflexive response of the pupil to changes in light intensity
The doctor checked her light reflex by shining a flashlight into her eyes.
neural pathway mediating a reflex action
The doctor tested the reflex arc with a hammer.
tool used by doctors to test reflexes
The doctor used a reflex hammer to check my knee reflexes.
camera with a single lens and reflex system
I bought a new single-lens reflex for my photography class.
automatic muscle contraction when a tendon is stretched
The doctor tested the patient's stretch reflex with a hammer.
automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
The knee-jerk is an unconditioned reflex.
adjustment of the eye to see clearly
The accommodation reflex helps us see near objects.
automatic closing of eyelids when something approaches
The closure reflex protected his eyes from the flying debris.
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- French:réflexe de plongée, ...
- German:Tauchreflex, ...
- Italian:riflesso da immersione, ...
- Spanish:reflejo de inmersión, ...
- Portuguese:reflexo de mergulho, ...
- Chinese:潜水反射, ...
- Japanese:潜水反射, ...
- Arabic:مُنْعَكِس الغَوْص, ...
- Russian:рефлекс погружения, ...
- Ukrainian:рефлекс занурення, ...
- Hindi:डाइविंग रिफ्लेक्स, ...
- Bengali:ডাইভিং রিফ্লেক্স, ...
- Catalan:reflex de submersió, ...
- Czech:potápěčský reflex, ...
- Danish:dykkerefleks, ...
- Dutch:duikreflex, ...
- Greek:αντανακλαστικό κατάδυσης, ...
- Hungarian:búvárreflex, ...
- Khmer:ប្រតិកម្មមុជទឹក, ...
- Korean:다이빙 반사, ...
- Persian:رفلکس غواصی, ...
- Polish:odruch nurkowania, ...
- Portuguese (BR):reflexo de mergulho, ...
- Romanian:reflex de scufundare, ...
- Swedish:dykreflex, ...
- Thai:การตอบสนองการดำน้ำ, ...
- Turkish:dalış refleksi, ...
- Vietnamese:phản xạ lặn, ...
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