retractor
noun
re·trac·tor
ri-ˈtrak-tər 
: one that retracts: such as
a
: a surgical instrument for holding open the edges of a wound
b
: a muscle that draws in an organ or part
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
These include broken retractor systems intended to protect the cable from getting mangled by vehicle tires, broken screens, and inoperable payment systems.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2024
In recent years, the Canadian collective have realized that art is more of a retractor that’s beneficial to examine personal wounds rather than a procedure that heals them.
—Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 26 July 2024
For free, dealers will replace the driver and passenger seat belt retractors.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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“Retractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retractor. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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retractor
noun
re·trac·tor
ri-ˈtrak-tər
: one that retracts
especially
: a muscle that draws an organ or part in or back
Medical Definition
retractor
noun
re·trac·tor
ri-ˈtrak-tər
: one that retracts: as
a
: any of various surgical instruments for holding tissues away from the field of operation
b
: a muscle that draws in an organ or part compare protractor
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