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areflexia

/ˌeɪ.rɪˈflɛk.si.ə/

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noun

/ˌeɪ.rɪˈflɛk.si.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий отсутствие рефлекса, что может быть признаком возможного повреждения нервов.

A medical term referring to the absence of a reflex, which can be a sign of possible nerve damage.

uncountable

  1. Absence of reflexesC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by the absence of involuntary reflex responses to stimuli, often indicating nerve damage or neurological issues.

    ruОтсутствие рефлексов

    • The neurologist diagnosed areflexia after testing the patient's knee-jerk response.
    • Areflexia can be a symptom of peripheral neuropathy.
    • The patient's areflexia was noted during the physical examination.
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