Definitions for: Startle Response


[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



Synonyms: startle reaction

See Also: jump, start, startle

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