Medical Definition of Fight or flight reaction

1. The theory advanced by Walter Cannon, that in the autonomic nervous system and the effectors connected with it, the organism in situations of danger requiring either fight or flight is provided with a check-and-drive mechanism that puts it in readiness to meet emergencies with undivided energy output. Also known as the emergency theory. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fight Or Flight Reaction

figgery
figgum
figgy
figgy-dowdy
fight
fight-or-flight
fight a losing battle
fight back
fight down
fight fire with fire
fight fires
fight in armour
fight off
fight or flight
fight or flight reaction (current term)
fight shy of
fight the good fight
fight the tape
fight to the death
fight tooth and nail
fightable
fightback
fightbacks
fighted
fighter
fighter-bomber
fighter aircraft
fighter bomber
fighter pilot

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