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Definition of Reflex arc
1. Noun. The neural path of a reflex.
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Definition of Reflex arc
1. Noun. (context: neuroanatomy neurophysiology) The neural pathway that mediates a reflex. ¹
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Medical Definition of Reflex arc
1. The route followed by nerve impulses in the production of a reflex act, from the peripheral receptor organ through the afferent nerve to the central nervous system synapse and then through the efferent nerve to the effector organ. (05 Mar 2000)