rooting reflex

Noun

a reflex in infants in which the head is turned towards any stimulus; used to find the nipple

Japanese Meaning

新生児が、乳首を探す目的で周囲から与えられる刺激に反応し、頭や顔を向ける反射行動

The newborn's rooting reflex made her turn her head toward the nurse's finger.

その新生児は探索反射によって看護師の指に顔を向けた。

Sense（1）

a reflex in infants in which the head is turned towards any stimulus; used to find the nipple