patellar reflex

Noun

Meaning

a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon

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Synonyms

knee jerk knee-jerk reflex knee-jerk reaction reflex automatism classical conditioning force of habit gut reaction automated response automatic behaviour automatic behavior habitual behavior absence of thought immediate reaction involuntary impulse
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Antonyms

conscious action conscious behavior intentional action knowing action conscious behaviour purposeful behavior
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Hypernyms

reflex reflex response inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction

Close letter words and terms

patellamide patellar patellar ligament patellar tendinitis patellariaceous patellate