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STARTLE REACTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- startle response
1, record 1, English, startle%20response
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- startle reaction 2, record 1, English, startle%20reaction
correct
- startle reflex 3, record 1, English, startle%20reflex
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An involuntary (reflexive) reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus, such as a loud noise or sharp movement. 4, record 1, English, - startle%20response
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réaction de sursaut
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réflexe de sursaut 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20de%20sursaut
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction involontaire (réflexe) à un stimulus soudain et inattendu, comme un bruit ou un mouvement brusque. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les effets [physiologiques temporaires du bruit] sont, par exemple : le réflexe de sursaut causé par un bruit intense et par lequel les muscles réagissent brusquement, généralement dans un but de protection [...] 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20de%20sursaut
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- startle reaction 1, record 2, English, startle%20reaction
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Sonic boom). 1, record 2, English, - startle%20reaction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet de surprise 1, record 2, French, effet%20de%20surprise
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Bang sonique). 1, record 2, French, - effet%20de%20surprise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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