test a reflex

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To check the responsiveness of a reflex, often in a medical context.

reflexVERB + REFLEX

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Examples (10)

  • The doctor tested her reflexes.
  • A neurologist will test your reflexes to check for potential nerve damage.
  • During the physical examination, the GP tested my knee-jerk reflex.
  • It is standard medical practice to test the reflexes of a newborn baby.
  • The physical therapist tested his reflexes following the spinal injury.
  • Medical students learn how to test a reflex using a rubber mallet.
  • The nurse was testing the patient's reflexes when the consultant arrived.
  • To get an accurate result, you need to test each reflex on both sides of the body.
  • The ER doctor tested his reflexes to evaluate the severity of the concussion.
  • To test a reflex properly, the patient's limb must be completely relaxed.