Rooting Reflex (Noun)

Meaning

Reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Reflex Action
• Instinctive Reflex
• Physiological Reaction
• Innate Reflex
• Inborn Reflex
• Unconditioned Reflex
• Reflex Response