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Definition of Nictation
1. Noun. A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.
Generic synonyms: Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Specialized synonyms: Palpebration
Derivative terms: Blink, Blink, Blink, Nictate, Nictitate, Wink, Wink
Definition of Nictation
1. n. the act of winking; nictitation.
Definition of Nictation
1. Noun. an act or instance of winking or blinking; a wink, a blink ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nictation
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Nictation
1. Winking. Synonym: nictation. Origin: L. Nicto, pp. -atus, to wink, fr. Nico, to beckon (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nictation
Literary usage of Nictation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Human Physiology by Robley Dunglison (1841)
"When this nerve is cut, nictation is completely arrested; and when the nerve of
the fifth pair, also distributed to these parts, is divided, ..."
2. Medical lexicon: A Dictionary of Medical Science by Robley Dunglison (1856)
"For the mineral waters of Clifton, see Bristol Hot Well. CLIGNEMENT, nictation
... CLIGNOTEMENT, nictation. CLIMA, Climate. ..."
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