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suckling reflex vs reflex

reflex vs suckling reflex

suckling reflex and reflex both are nouns.

suckling reflex is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suckling reflex Yes No No No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of suckling reflex; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than suckling reflex:
  • suckling reflex: reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
suckling reflex (noun) reflex (noun)
reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
suckling reflex (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between suckling reflex and reflex

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