A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.

(medicine) An abnormal plantar reflex in which the hallux moves upwards, indicative of motor neuron damage.

(medicine) A fluctuation in heart rhythm, associated with mechanical stimulus of the abdominal organs.

(medicine) An involuntary contraction of the abdominal wall with stimulus of the covering epidermis.

Synonym of Lombard effect

plural of reflexive possessive

(grammar) An auxiliary grammatical construction in which the object of a clause is stated to be in the possession of the subject; usually as way to clarify, specify or emphasize the overall meaning of the statement.

Alternative form of nonreflexive

Alternative form of unkenreflex

(neuroanatomy, neurophysiology) The neural pathway that mediates a reflex.