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suckling reflex

/ˈsʌklɪŋ ˈriːflɛks/

翻译: 新生儿和某些哺乳动物先天具有的自动反射,当物体(通常是乳头)放入口中时会本能地吸吮以获取乳汁。这一反射对摄食和生存至关重要。

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/ˈsʌklɪŋ ˈriːflɛks/C1formalmedical
  • zh新生儿和某些哺乳动物先天具有的自动反射,当物体(通常是乳头)放入口中时会本能地吸吮以获取乳汁。这一反射对摄食和生存至关重要。

An innate, automatic response in newborn mammals, including humans, where they instinctively suck on an object placed in their mouth, typically a nipple, to obtain milk. This reflex is crucial for feeding and survival.

  1. Innate feeding responseB2formal

    An automatic, instinctive behavior in newborn mammals, including humans, that causes them to suck on a nipple or teat to obtain milk.

    zh吸吮反射

    • The baby's suckling reflex was strong immediately after birth.
    • Doctors check the suckling reflex to assess a newborn's neurological health.
    • The suckling reflex is crucial for an infant's survival and nutrition.