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Definition of light reflex - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
biologyTECH. reflexive response of the pupil to changes in light intensityTECH.
- The doctor checked her light reflex by shining a flashlight into her eyes..
- Her light reflex was sluggish, indicating a possible issue.
- A strong light reflex is a sign of good eye health.
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Expressions with light
traffic signal allowing vehicles to go
The car moved when the green light appeared.
skirt made of lightweight material
She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.
illuminate or bring light to something
The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.
carry few belongings while traveling
She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..
unable to see due to intense light
He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.
provide a flame to ignite something
Can you give a light to my cigarette?
viewed under specific lighting conditions
The painting looks different in a certain light.
not turn off a light
Please leave a light on when you go to bed.
set a candle burning for light or during prayer
They light a candle to Saint Jude before every difficult surgery.
ignite a fire using a match or lighter
She used a match to light a fire.
provide illumination to a path or area
The lanterns light the way through the dark forest.
make a room brighter with light
The new lamp can light up a room effectively.
become suddenly covered in many bright shining lights
The whole stadium will light up like a Christmas tree during the concert.
make a room brighter with light
The new lamp will light up the room.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
drive through a red traffic light
He was fined for running a red light.
direct a light source to illuminate something
He shone a light on the dark path.
carrying very few things
She prefers to be traveling light on her trips.
expose something hidden or unknown
The investigation brought to light new evidence.
become known or revealed to people
The truth about the incident came to light.
time when light first appears in the morning
We set out on our hike at first light.
illuminate an area brightly
The stage was flooded with light during the performance.
receive permission or approval to start something
We can start the project if we get a green light.
be approved to start
The film got the green light after months of planning.
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.
physiological response to immersion in water
The diving reflex slows the heart rate when submerged.
automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
The baby's inborn reflex helped it grasp the finger.
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 photomoteur, ...
- German:Lichtreflex, ...
- Italian:riflesso luminoso, ...
- Spanish:reflejo luminoso, ...
- Portuguese:reflexo pupilar, ...
- Chinese:光反射, ...
- Japanese:光反射, ...
- Arabic:اِنعِكَاس ضَوْئِي, ...
- Hebrew:רֶפְלֶקְס הָאוֹר, ...
- Russian:световой рефлекс, ...
- Ukrainian:світловий рефлекс, ...
- Hindi:प्रकाश प्रतिक्रिया, ...
- Bengali:আলো প্রতিফলন, ...
- Catalan:reflex de llum, ...
- Czech:světelný reflex, ...
- Danish:lysrefleks, ...
- Dutch:lichtreflex, ...
- Greek:φωτεινό αντανακλαστικό, ...
- Hungarian:pupillareflex, ...
- Khmer:ប្រតិកម្មសិស្សភ្នែកចំពោះពន្លឺ, ...
- Korean:빛 반사, ...
- Persian:رفلکس نوری, ...
- Polish:odruch na światło, ...
- Portuguese (BR):reflexo pupilar, ...
- Romanian:reflex de lumină, ...
- Swedish:ljusreflex, ...
- Thai:ปฏิกิริยาแสง, ...
- Turkish:ışık refleksi, ...
- Vietnamese:phản xạ ánh sáng, ...
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