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Definition of Moro reflex
1. Noun. A normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs.
Medical Definition of Moro reflex
1. The reflex response of an infant (contraction of the limb and neck muscles) when allowed to drop a short distance through the air or startled by a sudden noise or jolt. Synonym: Moro reflex, parachute reflex, startle reaction. Synonym: cochleopalpebral reflex. (05 Mar 2000)
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