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Moro reflex

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Moro reflex
[môr′ō]
Etymology: Ernst Moro, German pediatrician, 1874-1951
a normal mass reflex in a young infant (up to 3 to 4 months of age) elicited by a sudden loud noise, such as by striking the table next to the child, or raising the head slightly and allowing it to drop. A normal response consists of flexion of the legs, an embracing posture of the arms, and usually a brief cry. Also called startle reflex.


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