"primitive reflex" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: primitive reflexes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} primitive reflex (plural primitive reflexes)
  1. (physiology) A reflex action originating in the central nervous system that is exhibited by normal infants, but not neurologically intact adults, in response to particular stimuli. Categories (topical): Physiology
    Sense id: en-primitive_reflex-en-noun-a~C602As Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences

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