hyperreflexia /hy·per·re·flex·ia/ (-re-flek´se-ah) disordered response to stimuli characterized by exaggeration of reflexes.
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autonomic hyperreflexia paroxysmal hypertension, bradycardia, forehead sweating, headache, and gooseflesh due to distention of the bladder and rectum, associated with lesions above the outflow of the splanchnic nerves.
detrusor hyperreflexia increased contractile activity of the detrusor muscle of the bladder, resulting in urinary incontinence.
hy·per·re·flex·i·a (h  p r-r -fl k s -)n. An exaggerated response of the deep tendon reflexes, usually resulting from injury to the central nervous system or metabolic disease. Also called autonomic dysreflexia. |
hyperreflexia
[-riflek′sē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, hyper + L, reflectere, to bend back
increased reflex reactions. See also autonomic hyperreflexia.
hyperreflexia
exaggeration of reflexes.
detrusor hyperreflexia
involuntary contraction of the detrusor muscle; a cause of urge incontinence.
hyperreflexia
Neurology A state of excessive response to stimuli. See Autonomic hyperreflexia.
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