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noun
The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: kneejerk reflex
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: knee jerk, knee-jerk reflex
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
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