retractor

[ ri-trak-ter ]

noun
  1. a person or thing that retracts.

  2. Anatomy. a muscle that retracts an organ or protruded part.

  1. Surgery. an instrument or appliance for drawing back an impeding part, as the edge of an incision.

  2. a mechanism, device, or the like that regulates retraction: to adjust the retractor on a seat belt.

Origin of retractor

1
First recorded in 1830–40; retract1 + -or2

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British Dictionary definitions for retractor

retractor

/ (rɪˈtræktə) /


noun
  1. anatomy any of various muscles that retract an organ or part

  2. surgery an instrument for holding back the edges of a surgical incision or organ or part

  1. a person or thing that retracts

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