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noun
A brainstem reflectory reaction that serves to protect vulnerable parts, such as the back of the neck and the eyes and facilitates an escape from sudden stimuli.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Moro reflex
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: startle, jump, start
History
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