réflex

Definitions of réflex
  1. noun
    an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
    synonyms: reflejo
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    eructación, eructo, regüeldo
    a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
    destello, guiñada, parpadeo, pestañeo
    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
    regurgitación, vomitera, vómito
    the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
    bostezo, rollo
    an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
    choque
    a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
    piel de gallina
    reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
    respingo
    a sudden involuntary movement
    estremecimiento, temblor
    a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
    estornudo
    a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
    hipo
    (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
    type of:
    reacción, respuesta
    a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
  2. noun
    camera that allows the photographer to view and focus the exact scene being photographed
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