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TENDON REFLEX

\tˈɛndən ɹˈiːflɛks], \tˈɛndən ɹˈiːflɛks], \t_ˈɛ_n_d_ə_n ɹ_ˈiː_f_l_ɛ_k_s]\

Definitions of TENDON REFLEX

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Reflex contraction of a muscle in response to stretching, which stimulates muscle proprioceptors.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Contraction of muscles in a state of slight tension by a tap on their tendons.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

The r. contraction of a muscle (or group of muscles) resulting from a sudden blow on its tendon. See knee-jerk, under jerk.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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