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retractor

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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.
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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Noun1.retractor - surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incisionretractor - surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision
surgical instrument - a medical instrument used in surgery
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