Brazilian Portugese Meaning of retractor

retrator

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Definitions and Meaning of retractor in English

Wordnet

retractor (n)

surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision

Webster

retractor (n.)

One who, or that which, retracts.

In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.

An instrument for holding apart the edges of a wound during amputation.

A bandage to protect the soft parts from injury by the saw during amputation.

A muscle serving to draw in any organ or part. See Illust. under Phylactolaemata.

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retrator

surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incisionOne who, or that which, retracts., In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a ca

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retractive => retrátil, retraction => retração, retracting => retraindo, retractile => retrátil, retractible => retrátil,