In the decerebrate animal, the rather sudden relaxation with lengthening of the extensor muscles when a limb is passively flexed; associated with clasp-knife spasticity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(leng´then-ing) reflex elongation of extensor muscles that permits flexion of a limb.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. in the decerebrate animal, the rather sudden relaxation with lengthening of the extensor muscles when a limb is passively flexed; associated with clasp-knife spasticity.
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