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plexor

Syllabification: (plex·or)
Pronunciation: /ˈpleksər/
(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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