reflex arc

re·flex arc

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adjective, noun ree-fleks ahrk]
- /adjective, noun ˈri flɛks ɑrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adjective, noun ree-fleks ahrk]
- /adjective, noun ˈri flɛks ɑrk/

Definitions of reflex arc words

noun reflex arc the nerve pathways followed by an impulse during a reflex. 1
noun reflex arc the neural pathway over which impulses travel to produce a reflex action, consisting of at least one afferent (receptor) and one efferent (effector) neuron 0
noun reflex arc the entire nerve path involved in a reflex action 0

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Origin of reflex arc

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Reflex arc

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Reflex arc

reflex arc popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reflex arc usage trend in Literature

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