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REFLEXE CUTANE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-11

English

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

A specific somatic or automatic motor response elicitable by sensory stimulation of a localized region of the skin, cornea, or mucous membrane.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Contraction réflexe d'un muscle ou d'un groupe de muscles à la suite de l'excitation d'une zone bien déterminée, cutanée ou muqueuse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 2 2010-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

The contraction of the muscles of the abdominal wall in response to stimulation of the overlying skin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Contraction des muscles de la paroi abdominale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Músculos y tendones
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