HyperDic: moro_reflex

English > 1 sense of the expression Moro reflex:
NOUNactMoro reflex, startle reflexa normal reflex of young infants
English > Moro reflex: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningA normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs.
Synonymstartle reflex
Broaderstartle, jump, startA sudden involuntary movement

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