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noun
A reflex that is not dependent on learning, instead resulting from process such as inheritance or maturation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, physiological reaction
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reaction, response
Narrower terms: accommodation reflex, Babinski, Babinski reflex, Babinski sign, belch, belching, burp, burping, eructation, blink, eye blink, blinking, wink, winking, nictitation, nictation, blush, flush, vomit, vomiting, emesis, regurgitation, disgorgement, puking, defecation reflex, rectal reflex, yawn, yawning, oscitance, oscitancy, electric shock, electrical shock, shock, fart, farting, flatus, wind, breaking wind, gulp, gulping, knee jerk, knee-jerk reflex, patellar reflex, light reflex, pupillary reflex, miosis, myosis, mydriasis, micturition reflex, pharyngeal reflex, gag reflex, pilomotor reflex, gooseflesh, goose bump, goosebump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilation, plantar reflex, rooting reflex, startle, jump, start, stretch reflex, myotactic reflex, suckling reflex, tremble, shiver, shake, sneeze, sneezing, sternutation, hiccup, hiccough, singultus
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