What is another word for Oculocardiac Reflex?

Pronunciation: [ˌɒkjʊləkˈɑːdɪˌak ɹˈiːflɛks] (IPA)

The Oculocardiac Reflex, also known as the Aschner reflex or the oculovagal reflex, is a condition that occurs when pressure is applied to the eyeball or surrounding structures, resulting in a decrease in heart rate. This reflex is commonly observed during eye surgeries, but there are various synonyms used to describe this phenomenon. Some of these synonyms include the trigeminovagal reflex, the ocular reflex, and the ciliary reflex. Other terms used to describe this reflex include the Aschner phenomenon, the Bezold-Jarisch reflex, and the ocular sinus reflex. Regardless of the term used to describe it, the Oculocardiac Reflex is a well-known and important phenomenon that can cause complications during ocular procedures.

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What are the hypernyms for Oculocardiac reflex?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    reflex response, autonomic nervous system response, nervous system response, physiological response.

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