Rooting Reflex

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek
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