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plexor

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛksə/

(also plessor)

Definition of plexor

noun

a small hammer with a rubber head used to test reflexes and in medical percussion.

Origin:

mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek plēxis 'percussion' (from plēssein 'to strike') + -or¹

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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