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Dictionary » S » Stretch reflexes Stretch reflexesstretch reflex --> myotatic reflex tonic contraction of the muscles in response to a stretching force, due to stimulation of muscle proprioceptors. Synonym: liddell-Sherrington reflex, muscular reflex, stretch reflex.
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