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percussor

percussor /pərkus″ər/ [L, a striker] , a small hammerlike diagnostic tool having a rubber head that is used to tap the body lightly in percussion. Also called plexor, reflex hammer. See also percussion.

Eliciting reflex with percussor (Courtesy Rutgers School of Nursing—Camden. All rights reserved.)
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