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reflex vs rooting reflex

rooting reflex vs reflex

reflex and rooting reflex both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but rooting reflex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
rooting reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, rooting reflex is a hyponym of reflex; that is, rooting reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • rooting reflex: reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek
reflex (noun) rooting reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek
reflex (adjective) rooting reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and rooting reflex

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