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noun Physiology.
the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, in which the body responds to stress by exhibiting shock.
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Origin of alarm reaction

First recorded in 1935–40
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alarm reaction
[ ə-lĂ€rmâ€Č ]

n.
The initial stage in the body's response to stressful stimuli, characterized by adaptive physiological changes, such as increased hormonal activity and increased heart rate.
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