Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

startle reflex

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.62 in modern English

Syllables: startle re-flex
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A brainstem reflectory reaction that serves to protect vulnerable parts, such as the back of the neck and the eyes and facilitates an escape from sudden stimuli.

Inflected Forms

startle reflexes (plural)

Synonyms

moro reflex

Questions

What does startle reflex mean?: A brainstem reflectory reaction that serves to protect vulnerable parts, such as the back of the neck and the eyes and facilitates an escape from sudden stimuli.

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