patellar

/pəˈtɛlər/
adjective
  1. Relating to the kneecap (the patella).
    • The doctor examined her patellar reflex by tapping just below her knee.
    • He suffered a patellar fracture after falling on the ice.
    • Patellar tendinitis is a common injury among basketball players.
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