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Areflexia

Definition:

Areflexia refers to the complete absence or significant reduction in reflexes. It is a medical term used to describe the loss of normal reflex activity, typically caused by damage to the nerve pathways involved in reflexes.

Senses:

Medical Sense:

In a medical context, areflexia can indicate an abnormal neurological condition where reflexes that are normally present either disappear or become extremely weak. It is often associated with peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injuries, or certain neurological disorders.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

While the term areflexia is commonly used within the medical community, it is less frequently used in everyday language.

Local Usage:

In some local healthcare communities, areflexia is occasionally used as a layman's term to describe a condition where a person experiences a lack of coordination and muscle weakness, leading to a reduced reflex response.

Sample Sentences:

1. After the car accident, the patient presented signs of areflexia, as their reflexes were noticeably diminished.
2. The doctor diagnosed the patient with areflexia, attributing the loss of reflexes to peripheral nerve damage.
3. Local folklore suggests that the herb, found only in certain regions, can help alleviate symptoms of areflexia.

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