Do Braxton Hicks count as contractions?

Maybe a silly question but I’m a first time mom.

Are Braxton Hicks contractions, contractions?

I’m 34 weeks and had a dr appt and he asked if I’m having any contractions. I said no cause I thought contractions were regular intense and you could time them etc.

now I’m wondering if I actually am and should have said yes, because I’m having Braxton Hicks every day 🤔