Landau reflex
Landau reflex (land-ow) n. a reflex seen in normal babies from three months until one year, when it disappears. If the baby is held horizontally, face down, it will straighten its legs and back and try to lift up its head. The presence of this reflex beyond one year may indicate a developmental disorder.
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