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Startle reaction
/stˈɑrtəl
riˈækʃən/
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Startle reaction
noun
1.
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.
Synonym:
startle response
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