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First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near reflex arc
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“Reflex arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflex%20arc. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
reflex arc
noun
: the complete nervous path involved in a reflex
Medical Definition
reflex arc
noun
: the complete nervous path that is involved in a reflex
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