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startle reaction

DEFINITIONS OF: startle reaction

1

n a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions

Synonyms:
startle response
Type of:
jump, start, startle
a sudden involuntary movement
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