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REFLEXE SURSAUT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-05
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, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- startle reaction 2, record 1, English, startle%20reaction
correct, noun
- startle reflex 3, record 1, English, startle%20reflex
correct, noun
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, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Psicología clínica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción de sobresalto
1, record 1, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20sobresalto
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reacción de sobresalto es uno de los movimientos más rápidos que puede generar el ser humano a partir de un estímulo sensorial. 1, record 1, Spanish, - reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20sobresalto
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