KNEE-JERK REFLEX
(noun)
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Knee-Jerk Reflex.
Knee-Jerk Reflex - as a noun
A reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"The doctor tested my knee-jerk reflex by tapping on my kneecap with a small hammer."
"His knee-jerk reflex was so strong that his leg jerked involuntarily when tapped on the knee."
"The knee-jerk reflex is an automatic response of the body to protect the knee from potential harm."
"In certain medical conditions, the knee-jerk reflex may be exaggerated or absent."
"The knee-jerk reflex is one of the many reflexes that our body possesses."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- kneads
- knee
- knee-deep
- knee-hi
- knee-high
- Knee-Jerk Reflex
- knee-length
- kneecap
- kneecapped
- kneecapping
- kneecappings
