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inborn reflex vs stretch reflex

stretch reflex vs inborn reflex

inborn reflex and stretch reflex both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inborn reflex Yes No No No
stretch reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, stretch reflex is a hyponym of inborn reflex; that is, stretch reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inborn reflex:
  • inborn reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • stretch reflex: reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
inborn reflex (noun) stretch reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
Difference between inborn reflex and stretch reflex

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