| flexor withdrawal reflex |
A procedure to induce active foot dorsiflexion (upgoing movement of the toes); in a sitting position, the patient is asked to flex the hip (lift the thigh) against resistance; a positive response is automatic dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle.
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| flexor withdrawal reflex |
Flexion of a body part in response to a painful stimulus. SYN: withdrawal reflex .
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