Knee Jerk (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Knee-jerk Reflex
• Patellar Reflex

Hypernyms

• Reflex Action
• Instinctive Reflex
• Physiological Reaction
• Innate Reflex
• Inborn Reflex
• Unconditioned Reflex
• Reflex Response