rooting reflex
rooting reflex · rooting reflexes
A reflex in infants in which the head is turned towards any stimulusA reflex in infants in which the head is turned towards any stimulus; used to find the nipple
Meaning
1 sensesA reflex in infants in which the head is turned towards any stimulus; used to find the nipple
More definitions
- reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek
Forms
plural: rooting reflexes| Singular | rooting reflex |
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See also
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