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单词 plexor
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Definition of plexor in English:

plexor

(also plessor)
noun ˈplɛksəˈpleksər
  • A small hammer with a rubber head used to test reflexes and in medical percussion.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • 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.

 
 

Definition of plexor in US English:

plexor

(also plessor)
nounˈpleksər
  • A small hammer with a rubber head used to test reflexes and in medical percussion.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • 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’) + -or.

 
 
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