| NOUN | act | Moro reflex, startle reflex | a normal reflex of young infants |
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| Meaning | A normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs. | |
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| Synonym | startle reflex | |
| Broader | startle, jump, start | A sudden involuntary movement |
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