Definition: Meaning of, startle response in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈstɑːt(ə)l rɪˈspɒns /
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startle response
startle responses
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