English Dictionary

knee-jerk

名詞

A sudden reflexive movement of the leg below the knee, as a reaction to a tap to the tendon just below the patella (kneecap).

日本語の意味

膝蓋腱（膝のお皿のすぐ下にある腱）を叩かれた際に生じる、膝より下の脚が急激に反射的に動く現象

The doctor noted a strong knee-jerk when he tapped below the patient's kneecap.

医師は患者の膝蓋骨の下をたたくと、強い膝蓋腱反射が起こるのに気づいた。

意味（1）

A sudden reflexive movement of the leg below the knee, as a reaction to a tap to the tendon just below the patella (kneecap).

knee-jerks （ plural ）