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reflex vs pilomotor reflex

pilomotor reflex vs reflex

reflex and pilomotor reflex both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but pilomotor reflex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
pilomotor reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, pilomotor reflex is a hyponym of reflex; that is, pilomotor reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • pilomotor reflex: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
reflex (noun) pilomotor reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
reflex (adjective) pilomotor reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and pilomotor reflex

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