stretch reflex stretch receptor • stretch-out · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · stretch reflex · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 14 · · Length 3 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (noun) reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture. Synonyms: stretch reflex, myotactic reflex. · · Noun Definition 1 Synonyms · · · myotactic reflex · · Synonym 1 Characters · · space U+0020 c latin small letter c U+0063 e latin small letter e U+0065 f latin small letter f U+0066 h latin small letter h U+0068 l latin small letter l U+006C r latin small letter r U+0072 s latin small letter s U+0073 t latin small letter t U+0074 x latin small letter x U+0078