reflex 6 2 noun n noun • an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
adjective satellite • without volition or conscious control
complex 7 2 adjective adj adjective • complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
noun • a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
• a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
• (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
• a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
adjective satellite • difficult to analyze or understand
cortex 6 2 noun n noun • the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
• the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
• the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
index 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
• a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
• a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
• an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
• the finger next to the thumb
verb • list in an index
• provide with an index
• adjust through indexation
vortex 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly
• a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
acquired reflex 14 5 noun n noun • an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus
babinski reflex 14 5 noun n noun • extension upward of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front; normal in infants under the age of two years but a sign of brain or spinal cord injury in older persons
conditional reflex 17 6 noun n noun • an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus
culex 5 2 noun n noun • type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
defecation reflex 16 6 noun n noun • normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum
gag reflex 9 3 noun n noun • normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
inborn reflex 12 4 noun n noun • an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
innate reflex 12 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun • an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
instinctive reflex 17 6 noun n noun • an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
knee-jerk reflex 14 4 noun n noun • a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
light reflex 11 3 noun n noun • reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
micturition reflex 17 6 noun n noun • relaxation of the urethral sphincter in response to increased pressure in the bladder
myotactic reflex 15 5 noun n noun • reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
patellar reflex 14 5 noun n noun • a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
pharyngeal reflex 16 5 noun n noun • normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
pilomotor reflex 15 6 noun n noun • reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
plantar reflex 13 4 noun n noun • 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)
pupillary reflex 15 6 noun n noun • reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
rooting reflex 13 4 noun n noun • reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek
suckling reflex 14 4 noun n noun • reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk
ibex 4 2 noun n noun • wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
silex 5 2 noun n noun • a vacuum coffee maker
• a pure form of finely ground silica
spinifex 8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • An Australian coastal grass, in genus Spinifex
• A coastal grass, either in genera Trioidia or Spinifex.
moro reflex 10 4 noun n noun • a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
projects 8 2 noun n noun • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
• a planned undertaking
verb • communicate vividly
• extend out or project in space
• transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another
• project on a screen
• cause to be heard
• draw a projection of
• make or work out a plan for; devise
• present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
• put or send forth
• throw, send, or cast forward
• regard as objective
prospects 9 2 noun n noun • the possibility of future success
• belief about (or mental picture of) the future
• someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
• the visual percept of a region
• a prediction of the course of a disease
verb • search for something desirable
• explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
rejects 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
verb • not accept something given or offered
• not accept as true
• deem wrong or inappropriate
• reject with contempt
• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
• refuse entrance or membership
• dismiss from consideration or a contest
annex 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an addition that extends a main building
verb • take (territory) as if by conquest
• add an extra part to
conditioned reflex 17 6 noun n noun • an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus
duplex 6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a house with two units sharing a common wall
• an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase
adjective satellite • (used technically of a device or process) having two parts
• allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously
verb • change into a duplex
ex 2 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
• a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
• the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite • out of fashion
startle reflex 13 4 noun n noun • a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
stretch reflex 13 3 noun n noun • reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
rex 3 1 noun n noun • a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
lex 3 1 noun n
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googolplex 10 3 noun n noun • a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by a googol of zeros (ten raised to the power of a googol)
triplex 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite • having three units or components or elements
apex 4 2 noun n noun • the highest point (of something)
• the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
codex 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
• an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll)
kleenex 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief
latex 5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
• a water-base paint that has a latex binder
multiplex 9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • communicates two or more signals over a common channel
• a movie theater that has several different auditoriums in the same building
adjective satellite • many and varied; having many features or forms
• having many parts or aspects
spandex 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • an elastic synthetic fabric
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