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reflex vs myotactic reflex

myotactic reflex vs reflex

reflex and myotactic reflex both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but myotactic reflex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
myotactic reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, myotactic reflex is a hyponym of reflex; that is, myotactic reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • myotactic reflex: reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
reflex (noun) myotactic 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
reflex (adjective) myotactic reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and myotactic reflex

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