knee jerk | Amarkosh - Dictionary of Bharat

Meaning of word knee jerk from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

knee jerk noun

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

Synonyms : knee-jerk reflex, patellar reflex

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