areflexia, hyporeflexia, hyperreflexia, loss of reflex: index under REFLEX, ABNORMAL
Scope Note
An involuntary movement or exercise of function in a part, excited in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the brain or spinal cord.
History Note
REFLEX, BABINSKI was BABINSKI REFLEX see under REFLEX, ABNORMAL 1968-89
An involuntary movement or exercise of function in a part, excited in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the brain or spinal cord.