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Meaning of STARTLE REACTION
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Definition:
[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
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Synonyms:
startle response
See Also:
jump
,
start
,
startle
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