reflection medical definition

1. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
2. Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
3. The folding of a membrane from the wall of a cavity over an organ and back to the wall.
4. The folds so made.
5. Mental concentration; careful consideration.
6. A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration.

Related Forms:

• reflectional adjective