parabolic reflector
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam
pupillary reflex
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
plantar reflex
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ flexion of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front in persons over the age of 2 years; under 2 years the results should be extension of the toes (Babinski reflex)
pharyngeal reflex
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
patellar reflex
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
pilomotor reflex
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
Protestant Reformation
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches