Definition

A small hammer with a rubber head used in medical examinations to tap on the body, often to check reflexes or listen to sounds in the chest.

Example

The doctor used a plessor to test the patient's reflexes during the examination.

Conversation

I went to the doctor today and they used a plessor on me.

Oh really? What did they check for?

They were testing my reflexes and checking my chest with it.

That sounds interesting! I've never seen one of those in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'plessor' originates from the Latin 'plere' (meaning to fill) combined with the suffix '-or' (meaning one who). A plessor is one who fills or occupies a space, often used in legal contexts to refer to a party in a legal proceeding.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'fills' a role or position in a legal context — that's what a plessor does.

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