Meaning of startle reflex in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    startle reflex

    Definitions

    1. a normal reflex of young infants

    Examples

    • « a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs »

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