knee jerk (n)
knee-jerk reflex (n)
patellar reflex (n)

n00864859

type n
lex_filenum 04
def a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
Outgoing links
Hypernym reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
Incoming links
Hyponym reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction

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