KNEE-JERK REFLEX
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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
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knee jerkpatellar reflexExample 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."
