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reflexogenic

Causing a reflex. SYN: reflexogenous.

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re·flexo·gen·ic ri-.flek-sə-'jen-ik or re·flex·og·e·nous .rē-.flek-'säj-ə-nəs adj

1) causing or being the point of origin of reflexes <a \reflexogenic zone>

2) originating reflexly <\reflexogenic components of respiration> <a \reflexogenic erection>

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re·flex·o·gen·ic (re-flek″so-jenґik) [reflex + -genic] 1. producing or increasing reflex action. 2. resulting from a reflex action.

Medical dictionary. 2011.