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corneal reflex
(redirected from Blink reflex)

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corneal reflex [′kȯr·nē·əl ′rē‚fleks]
(medicine)
Automatic closing of the eyelids as a result of irritation of the cornea.
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The blink reflex normally protects it, but when the eye is hurt it is called a corneal abrasion.
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