Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reflexo
noun
/ˈrɛflɛksoʊ/
Definition
reflexo refers to a response or reaction of an organism to a stimulus that occurs automatically and without conscious thought.
Examples
- The doctor checked my reflexo by tapping my knee with a hammer.
- Many animals rely on reflexo responses for survival, such as quickly fleeing from danger.
- When the bright light was shone in her eyes, her reflexo was to blink immediately.
Meaning
In terms of biology, a reflex is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.
Synonyms
- reaction
- response
- impulse
- reflex action