Look up: Hyporeflexia


  1. Hyporeflexia
    Hyporeflexia is the condition of below normal or absent reflexes. It can be tested for by using a reflex hammer. It is the opposite of hyperreflexia. Hyporeflexia is generally associated with a lower motor neuron deficit (at the alpha motor neurons from the spinal cord to muscle), whereas hyperrefl...
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  2. Hyporeflexia
    reduce tendon reflexes, which typically occurs with a lower motorneuron lesion
    Found op http://www.medicalneuroscience.com/neuro_glossary.html

  3. hyporeflexia
    <neurology, physiology> Decreased reflex response. ... Reflexes are measured as part of the normal physical examination. Reflexes tested include patellar tendon (knee), Achilles tendon, biceps tendon and triceps tendon. ... Decreased reflexes can be seen in conditions of peripheral neuropathy,...
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  4. hyporeflexia
    (hi″po-re-flek´se-ә) diminution or weakening of reflexes.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  5. hyporeflexia
    Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pō-rē-flek′sē-ă Definitions: 1. A condition in which the reflexes are weakened. Reduction of the deep tendon reflexes may be generalized, regional, or focal.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=43016

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