diving reflex
diving reflex
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ adjective, noun ˈri flɛks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ adjective, noun ˈri flɛks/
Definition of diving reflex words
- noun diving reflex a reflex of humans, other mammals, reptiles, and birds, triggered by immersion in cold water, that slows the heart rate and diverts blood flow to the brain, heart, and lungs: serves to conserve oxygen until breathing resumes and to delay potential brain damage. 1
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Origin of diving reflex
First appearance:
before 1975 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1975-80
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Parts of speech for Diving reflex
noun
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preposition
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diving reflex popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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