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Instinct

Instinct Instinct is a stereotyped pattern of response that is typical of a species.

Instinct is a stereotyped pattern of response that is typical of a species. It reflects evolutionary adaptation to a particular type of situation.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026. “Instinct” (D007323).
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