startle reaction


Definition: Meaning of, startle reaction in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstɑːt(ə)l rɪˈakʃ(ə)n /

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startle reaction startle reactions
  1. especially a loud noise a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus ; involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions
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