startle reflex Synonyms
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startle reflex Meaning
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startle reflex (n)
a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
startle reflex Sentence Examples
- The loud noise startled her, triggering her startle reflex.
- The sudden flash of light caused an involuntary startle reflex in the crowd.
- The unexpected movement of the tree branch elicited a startle reflex in the hiker.
- The baby's startle reflex was evident when he twitched his limbs and cried out.
- The startling sound of the alarm clock broke the silence and caused a mass startle reflex among the sleepers.
- The sudden appearance of a stranger in the room triggered a startle reflex in the dog.
- The piercing sound of the fire alarm caused a widespread startle reflex in the office building.
- The unexpected sneeze of the cashier startled the patron, causing them to drop their wallet.
- The medical procedure involved eliciting a startle reflex to assess spinal cord function.
- The loud explosion shattered the window and triggered a startle reflex in every person within earshot.
FAQs About the word startle reflex
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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The loud noise startled her, triggering her startle reflex.
The sudden flash of light caused an involuntary startle reflex in the crowd.
The unexpected movement of the tree branch elicited a startle reflex in the hiker.
The baby's startle reflex was evident when he twitched his limbs and cried out.
