e/Ankle jerk reflex

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has glosseng: The ankle jerk reflex, also known as the Achilles reflex, occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is dorsi-flexed. A positive result would be the jerking of the foot towards its plantar surface.
lexicalizationeng: ankle jerk reflex
instance of(noun) an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
instinctive reflex, innate reflex, physiological reaction, unconditioned reflex, reflex response, reflex, inborn reflex, reflex action
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German
has glossdeu: Der Achillessehnenreflex (ASR, auch Triceps-surae-Reflex) ist ein Reflex, der zur Gruppe der Eigenreflexe gehört.
lexicalizationdeu: Achillessehnenreflex
Dutch
has glossnld: De achillespeesreflex is een spierrekkingsreflex die verloopt via de zenuwwortels L5-S1-S2 en de nervus tibialis.
lexicalizationnld: Achillespeesreflex
Portuguese
has glosspor: Reflexo aquileu é um reflexo que ocorre quando o tendão de Aquiles (também conhecido como tendão calcâneo) é percutido enquanto o pé está em flexão dorsal. Um resultado positivo ocorre quando o pé se move em direção à sua superfície plantar.
lexicalizationpor: Reflexo aquileu

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