noun
polysynaptic reflex
Physiology term for a reflex arc involving one or more interneurons between the sensory and motor neurons.
多シナプス反射は、単シナプス反射よりも複雑な神経回路を介する。
Polysynaptic reflexes involve more complex neural circuits than monosynaptic reflexes.
Monosynaptic reflex, which involves only one synapse between sensory and motor neurons, unlike the polysynaptic reflex.
Compound of 多 (た, 'many'), シナプス (synapse), and 反射 (はんしゃ, 'reflex'). A modern technical term.