stretch reflex (n)
myotactic reflex (n)

n00867606

type n
lex_filenum 04
def reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled
def important in maintaining erect posture
Outgoing links
Hypernym reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
Incoming links
Hyponym reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction

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