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reflex vs pupillary reflex

pupillary reflex vs reflex

reflex and pupillary reflex both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but pupillary reflex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
pupillary reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, pupillary reflex is a hyponym of reflex; that is, pupillary reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • pupillary reflex: reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
reflex (noun) pupillary reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
reflex (adjective) pupillary reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and pupillary reflex

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