retractor (redirected from Retractor (disambiguation))

re·trac·tor  (r-trktr)

n.

One that retracts, as:

a. Anatomy A muscle, such as a flexor, that retracts an organ or a part.

b. Medicine A surgical instrument used to hold back organs or the edges of an incision.

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retractor [rɪˈtræktə]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy any of various muscles that retract an organ or part

2. (Medicine / Surgery) Surgery an instrument for holding back the edges of a surgical incision or organ or part

3. a person or thing that retracts

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retractor - surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision surgical instrument - a medical instrument used in surgery