plexor
/ˈplɛksə
/(also plessor)
noun
A small hammer with a rubber head used to test reflexes and in medical percussion.The pleximeter is held firmly into an intercostal space while two quick uniform taps with the plexor, using wrist action, are delivered to it.
Origin
Mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek plēxis 'percussion' (from plēssein 'to strike') + -or1.
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