tonic reflex


ton·ic re·flex

the occurrence of an appreciable interval after the production of a reflex before relaxation, for example, the leg remains up for a time after a knee jerk. Synonym(s): Gordon symptom

Gordon,

Alfred, U.S. neurologist, 1874-1953. Gordon reflex - dorsal flexion of the great toe produced by firm lateral pressure on the calf muscles. Synonym(s): paradoxical flexor reflexGordon sign - a sign of organic hemiplegia. Synonym(s): finger phenomenonGordon symptom - the occurrence of an appreciable interval after the production of a reflex before relaxation. Synonym(s): tonic reflex