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unconditioned reflex vs nictitation

nictitation vs unconditioned reflex

unconditioned reflex and nictitation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unconditioned reflex Yes No No No
nictitation Yes No No No
As nouns, nictitation is a hyponym of unconditioned reflex; that is, nictitation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unconditioned reflex:
  • unconditioned reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • nictitation: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
unconditioned reflex (noun) nictitation (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Difference between unconditioned reflex and nictitation

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