reflex hammer

noun

An instrument used by a physician to tap the body and test for certain reflexes.

Meanings

nounreflex hammer (plural reflex hammers)

plural reflex hammers

  1. medicineAn instrument used by a physician to tap the body and test for certain reflexes.
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