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Refusion
The reintroduction of blood into a patient’s bloodstream after it has been previously withdrawn from the same patient.
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Winking reflex
Rapid shutting of the eyelids when an object unexpectedly enters the field of vision.
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Vomiting reflex
Vomiting triggered by tickling the back of the throat.
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Jaw jerk reflex
Rhythmic contractions of the jaw muscles provoked by tapping a relaxed and open jaw with a percussion hammer, often observed in nervous system disorders.
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Gastrosalivary reflex
The production of saliva in response to the introduction of food into the mouth or stomach, particularly when it contains meat or items with a tangy flavor.
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Eyeball compression reflex
A decrease in heart rate resulting from pressure applied to the eyeball.
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Cough reflex
A cough triggered by irritation of the larynx’s lining, and it can also occur when ear syringing is performed.
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Brudzinski’s reflex
In cases of meningitis, when the patient’s head is flexed, it leads to flexion of the ankle, knee, and hip as well. Another way to conduct this test is by flexing one leg at the hip joint, which results in automatic flexion of the other leg.
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Redressement force
The deliberate correction of a deformity through applied force.
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Rectouterine
Related to the rectum and uterus.
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