patellar reflex en · NOUN
Meanings
- The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| patellar reflexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
knee-jerk reaction · knee-jerk
Synonyms
Translations (8)
no knerefleks (a reflex extension of the lower leg) · nl kniepeesreflex (a reflex extension of the lower leg) · cmn 膝反射 (a reflex extension of the lower leg) · is hnéviðbragð (a reflex extension of the lower leg) · is hnékippur (a reflex extension of the lower leg) · cmn 膝跳反射 (a reflex extension of the lower leg) · sv knäreflex (a reflex extension of the lower leg) · no patellarefleks (a reflex extension of the lower leg)