Definition of retractor. Meaning of retractor. Synonyms of retractor

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Definition of retractor

Retractor
Retractor Re*tract"or, n. One who, or that which, retracts. Specifically: (a) In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel. (b) (Surg.) An instrument for holding apart the edges of a wound during amputation. (c) (Surg.) A bandage to protect the soft parts from injury by the saw during amputation. (d) (Anat. & Zo["o]l.) A muscle serving to draw in any organ or part. See Illust. under Phylactol[ae]mata.

Meaning of retractor from wikipedia

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- A retracted vowel is a vowel sound in which the body or root of the tongue is pulled backward and downward into the pharynx. The most retracted cardinal...
- epiphallus. In stallions, the retractor **** muscle is relatively underdeveloped. The retractor muscle contracts to retract the **** into the sheath and...
- dull tips. They are regularly used in hand and foot surgeries. The Senn retractor design was first described in the literature by Dr. Nicholas Senn, head...
- abuse had been false. The False Memory Syndrome Foundation uses the term retractors to describe these individuals, and has shared their stories publicly....
- A rib spreader, also known as Finochietto retractor, is a type of retractor specifically designed to separate ribs in thoracic surgery. Rack-and-pinion-type...
- Neo-Shtokavian accentuation, also known as "Neo-Shtokavian metatony" Retractor (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles ****ociated with...
- hand-held retractors or self-retaining ones (via a ratcheting mechanism) (e.g., Deaver retractor, Weitlaner retractor, Malleable Retractor). Distractors...
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