startle reflex

/S T AA1 R T AH0 L R IY1 F L EH0 K S/
noun
  1. 1

    (physiology) 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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