Definition of reflex action - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
physiologyTECH. automatic response to a stimulusTECH.
- The doctor tested my reflex action with a hammer.
- Sneezing is a reflex action to dust.
- Blinking is a reflex action to protect the eyes.
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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.
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.
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.
Expressions with action
functioning or operating
The new software is now in action.
cause something to happen or develop
Clear goals drive action across the team and speed up progress.
be involved in an exciting or challenging event
The new recruits are eager to see action on the field.
state of intense preparation or activity
The office was at action stations before the big meeting.
someone who prefers doing things rather than thinking or talking about them
He was known as a man of action, always leading the charge on new projects..
temporarily unavailable for use or service
The elevator is out of action for maintenance.
execute plans or promises into real actions
She decided to put words into action and start the project.
begin doing something actively or energetically
When the alarm rang, the firefighters stepped into action.
person who says things but never does them
Everyone knows he's just all talk no action.
start acting right away, often with energy or urgency
When the alarm rang, they jumped into action.
start doing something quickly and energetically
The firefighters leaped into action after hearing the alarm..
cause someone to start doing something actively
The coach stirred the team into action with a speech.
start to act or work energetically and effectively
The team swung into action as soon as the project was approved..
desire to participate in an exciting activity
She wants some of the action in the new project.
unexpectedly absent from a required situation
The team leader was missing in action during the meeting.
begin working quickly and energetically
The team roared into action as soon as the project was approved.
convert ideas into practical steps or activities
The team translated the strategy into action successfully.
speaking much but doing little, overpromising without results
He is all talk and no action when it comes to helping.
being centrally involved in main activities
She was at the heart of the action during the meeting.
during a moment of intense activity or excitement
He made the decision in the heat of the action.
signal to begin any prepared activity
With everything ready, she said, "Lights, camera, action!" to start the show.
not be present during an exciting event
He was sick and missed the action at the party.
involvement in an exciting or interesting activity
She asked for a piece of the action at the concert.
share in an activity or profit
He wanted a slice of the action in the new business venture.
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- French:réflexe, ...
- German:Reflex, ...
- Italian:riflesso, ...
- Spanish:reflejo, ...
- Portuguese:reflexo, ...
- Chinese:反射动作, ...
- Japanese:反射行動, ...
- Arabic:فِعْل مُنعَكِس, ...
- Hebrew:פִּעֻלַּת רֶפְלֶקְס, ...
- Russian:рефлекс, ...
- Ukrainian:рефлекторна дія, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिवर्ती क्रिया, ...
- Bengali:প্রতিবর্ত ক্রিয়া, ...
- Catalan:acte reflex, ...
- Czech:reflex, ...
- Danish:refleks, ...
- Dutch:reflex, ...
- Greek:αντανακλαστικό, ...
- Hungarian:reflex, ...
- Khmer:ប្រតិកម្មឆ្លុះ, ...
- Korean:반사 작용, ...
- Persian:رفلکس, ...
- Polish:odruch, ...
- Portuguese (BR):reflexo, ...
- Romanian:reflex, ...
- Swedish:reflex, ...
- Thai:ปฏิกิริยาสะท้อน, ...
- Turkish:refleks, ...
- Vietnamese:phản xạ, ...
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