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acoustic reflex

Term ID
NBO:0000435
Synonyms
  • attenuation reflex
  • auditory reflex
  • stapedius reflex
Definition
An involuntary muscle contraction that occurs in the middle ear of mammals in response to high-intensity sound stimuli.
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