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TENDON REFLEX [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
DEF

An involuntary muscular contraction following percussion of a tendon or bone.

OBS

The term "deep reflex" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Contraction involontaire d'un muscle ou d'un groupe de muscles provoquée par la percussion du tendon du même muscle.

OBS

Le terme «réflexe tendineux» a été retenu par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema nervioso
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