startle reflex meaning

UK US /ˈstɑrtəl ˈriflɛks/ 4 syllables

startle reflex (noun): a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs.

Definition of startle reflex

  1. a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs

    Synonyms: Moro reflex

    Type of: startle

How to pronounce startle reflex

startle reflex is pronounced /ˈstɑrtəl ˈriflɛks/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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