Sucking reflex
Sucking Reflex
The Sucking Reflex (pronunciation: /ˈsʌkɪŋ ˈriːfleks/) is an innate reflex observed in newborns and infants.
Etymology
The term is derived from the English words "suck" and "reflex". "Suck" comes from the Old English sucian meaning "to suck, suckle", and "reflex" originates from the Latin reflexus, meaning "a bending back".
Definition
The Sucking Reflex is an automatic reaction to oral stimulation, where the infant begins to suck when the roof of their mouth is touched. This reflex aids in breastfeeding and is crucial for the infant's survival.
Related Terms
- Rooting Reflex: A reflex that is seen in normal newborn babies, who automatically turn the face toward the stimulus and make sucking (rooting) motions with the mouth when the cheek or lip is touched.
- Infant Reflexes: Reflexes that are normal in infants, but abnormal in other age groups.
- Breastfeeding: The feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sucking reflex
- Wikipedia's article - Sucking reflex
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