areflexia

noun

Meaning

The absence of normal reflexes in response to stimuli.

Examples

The neurologist diagnosed the patient with areflexia after observing no reaction to deep tendon stimulation.
Peripheral neuropathy is a common underlying cause of areflexia in diabetic patients.

Synonyms: hyporeflexia, absent reflexes

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areflexia

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ.rɪˈflek.si.ə/

Definition

The absence of normal reflexes in response to stimuli.

Examples

The neurologist diagnosed the patient with areflexia after observing no reaction to deep tendon stimulation.
Peripheral neuropathy is a common underlying cause of areflexia in diabetic patients.
The sudden onset of areflexia in his lower limbs required immediate emergency medical evaluation.

Synonyms of areflexia

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Antonyms of areflexia

Words with the opposite meaning to areflexia:

hyperreflexia

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