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an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source

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  1. n. an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
  2. Modification of the direction of growth.
  3. n. an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source