reflex response

ˈriːflɛks rɪˈspɑːns

Definition

Definition of reflex response - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

automatic reaction to a stimulus without conscious thought

TECH.

The doctor tested the patient's reflex response with a hammer.
The reflex response of the knee was immediate.
His reflex response saved him from the falling object.

reflex action

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Expressions with reflex

gag reflex

strong aversion or reaction to something unpleasant

The smell of the spoiled food triggered his gag reflex.

instinctive reflex

natural reaction without conscious thought

Blinking when something approaches your eyes is an instinctive reflex.

knee-jerk reflex

automatic unthinking response to a situation

His knee-jerk reflex was to deny the accusation.

startle reflex

quick physical reaction to surprise or fear

Her startle reflex caused her to jump at the sudden movement.

grasp reflex

involuntary hand closing when palm is touched

The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.

innate reflex

automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

The doctor tested the patient's innate reflex with a light tap.

Expressions with response

canned response

generic answer not personalized for the situation or person

He sent a canned response to every email.

knee-jerk response

quick reaction based on emotions

Her knee-jerk response to the news was to start crying.

direct response

immediate reaction to a stimulus or action

The joke received a direct response from the audience..

good response

reply considered satisfactory or appropriate

Her good response to the question impressed the interviewer.

in response to

prep.

as a reply to a question or statement

He nodded in response to her question.

quick response

prompt reply or action in communication

She appreciated his quick response to her email.

emergency response

services provided during a crisis

Emergency response includes medical aid and rescue operations.

response time

time taken for a person to reply to a request

Her response time to emails is usually quick.

armed response

police action involving weapons during an emergency

The armed response unit arrived at the scene quickly.

measured response

reply that is calm and thoughtful

She gave a measured response to the criticism.

Terms with reflex response included in their meaning

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electrical shock

physical reaction

reflex response to electric current through the body

pilomotor reflex

hair reaction

reflex causing hairs to stand up in response to cold or fear

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French:réponse réflexe, ...
German:Reflexreaktion, ...
Italian:risposta riflessa, ...
Spanish:respuesta refleja, ...
Portuguese:reflexo, ...
Chinese:反射反应, ...
Japanese:反射反応, ...
Arabic:اِسْتِجابَة اِنْعِكاسِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:תְּגוּבָה רֶפְלֶקְסִית, ...
Russian:рефлекторная реакция, ...
Ukrainian:рефлекторна реакція, ...
Hindi:प्रतिवर्ती प्रतिक्रिया, ...
Bengali:প্রতিবর্ত প্রতিক্রিয়া, ...
Catalan:resposta reflexa, ...
Czech:reflexní odpověď, ...
Danish:refleksreaktion, ...
Dutch:reflexreactie, ...
Greek:αντανακλαστική αντίδραση, ...
Hungarian:reflex, ...
Khmer:ប្រតិកម្មឆ្លុះ, ...
Korean:반사 반응, ...
Persian:پاسخ رفلکس, ...
Polish:odruch, ...
Portuguese (BR):resposta reflexa, ...
Romanian:reflex, ...
Swedish:reflex, ...
Thai:ปฏิกิริยาตอบสนองอัตโนมัติ, ...
Turkish:refleks tepkisi, ...
Vietnamese:phản xạ, ...

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