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reflex

reflex A reflex is an automatic, involuntary movement or body function that happens when a stimulus is applied to the body’s outer areas and the signal is carried to the brain or spinal cord.

A reflex is an automatic, involuntary movement or body function that happens when a stimulus is applied to the body’s outer areas and the signal is carried to the brain or spinal cord.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Reflex” (D012018).
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