What Is a Paronychia (Nail Infection)? An infection that develops along the edge of the fingernail or toenail is called a paronychia (pear-ah-NIK-ee-ah). It is the most common hand infection and, if left untreated, can progress to a more severe infection of the entire finger or toe.
reflex action. the involuntary functioning or movement of any organ or body part in response to a particular stimulus. The function or action occurs immediately, without the involvement of the will or consciousness. reflex action.
Translations for 'reflex'. 1  British English: reflex A reflex or a reflex action is a normal uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel, see, or experience.Sneezing is a reflex.ËriËflÉks NOUN. 2  Arabic: Ø±ÙØ¯ÙÙ ÙÙØ¹ÙÙÙ  3 ÙÙÙÙØ§Ø¦ÙÙ.