mal-nef-tvisek
mal-nef-tvisek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘patellar reflex’.
Meaning
patellar reflex
Pronunciation
Sound out mal-nef-tvisek letter by letter:
- mmm as in 'man'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- lll as in 'love'
- nnn as in 'no'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- fff as in 'far'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- vvv as in 'van'
- iiee as in 'see'
- sss as in 'sun'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
Usage notes
a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon