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SUCKLING REFLEX

\sˈʌklɪŋ ɹˈiːflɛks], \sˈʌklɪŋ ɹˈiːflɛks], \s_ˈʌ_k_l_ɪ_ŋ ɹ_ˈiː_f_l_ɛ_k_s]\

Definitions of SUCKLING REFLEX

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reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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