noun

plexor

plexor · plexors

A hammer used to test a person's reflexesA hammer (or other instrument) used to test a person's reflexes.

/ˈplɛksə/

Meaning

1 senses

(archaic)A hammer (or other instrument) used to test a person's reflexes.
(medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes

From Hellenistic Ancient Greek πλῆξις (plêxis, “stroke”) + -or, after flexor etc.

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plural: plexors

Singular	plexor
Plural	plexors

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Close in meaning

(medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes:plessor percussor