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Human startle disease (hereditary hyperekplexia), a rare inborn neuromotor disease, is characterized by an exaggerated startle reflex.

Posted by James Bond (aka Igor) (aka Igor) Apr 7 '10, 22:30

The patients overreact to unexpected stimuli with myoclonic jerks and stiffness often resulting in uncontrolled falling.

Interesting.

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