knee-jerk reflex

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knee-jerk reflex > noun, act
Meaning	A reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon.
Synonyms	knee jerk, patellar reflex
Broader	reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction