primitive reflex

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounprimitive reflex (plural primitive reflexes)

plural primitive reflexes

  1. medicineA reflex action originating in the central nervous system that is exhibited by normal infants, but not neurologically intact adults, in response to particular stimuli.
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