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retractor

[ ri-trak-ter ]
/ rɪˈtræk tər /
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noun
a person or thing that retracts.
Anatomy. a muscle that retracts an organ or protruded part.
Surgery. an instrument or appliance for drawing back an impeding part, as the edge of an incision.
a mechanism, device, or the like that regulates retraction: to adjust the retractor on a seat belt.
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Origin of retractor

First recorded in 1830–40; retract1 + -or2
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British Dictionary definitions for retractor

retractor
/ (rɪˈtræktə) /

noun
anatomy any of various muscles that retract an organ or part
surgery an instrument for holding back the edges of a surgical incision or organ or part
a person or thing that retracts
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