Nictitation (Noun)
Meaning
A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rapid nictitation of her eyes was a sign that she was about to sneeze.
- The nictitation reflex is often accompanied by a slight flutter of the eyelids.
- When he walked into the bright sunlight, his nictitation was so rapid that it was almost imperceptible.
- Her eyes began to exhibit nictitation as she stared into the distance, a sign that she was tired.
- The sudden nictitation of the infant's eyes was a reflex that signaled its nervous system was still developing.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
- Reflex Action
- Instinctive Reflex
- Physiological Reaction
- Reflex
- Innate Reflex
- Unconditioned Reflex
- Reflex Response