patellar reflex

noun

1. knee jerk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of patellar reflex¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Salivation is insufficient, the patellar reflex intermittent.

From Project Gutenberg

I asked what the patellar reflex was, and the doc had Pete sit and cross his legs, and explained.

From Project Gutenberg

The patient suffers severely from neuritis, and there may be early loss of patellar reflex.

From Project Gutenberg

The left plantar reflex was absent, the right slight, the left patellar reflex was abnormally brisk.

From Project Gutenberg