fight–or–flight
adjective
Definition of fight–or–flight
: relating to, being, or causing physiological changes in the body (as an increase in heart rate or dilation of bronchi) in response to stress <epinephrine is a fight–or–flight hormone> <a fight–or–flight reaction>
1973
First Known Use of fight–or–flight
1973
Medical Dictionary
fight–or–flight
adjective
\ˌfī-tər-ˈflīt\
Medical Definition of fight–or–flight
: relating to, being, or causing physiological changes in the body (such as an increase in heart rate or dilation of bronchi) in response to stress <the fight-or-flight response>
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