Retractor

Retractor
Retractor Re*tract"or (r[-e]*tr[=a]kt"[~e]r), n. One who, or that which, retracts. Specifically: (a) In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel. (b) (Surg.) An instrument for holding apart the edges of a wound during amputation. (c) (Surg.) A bandage to protect the soft parts from injury by the saw during amputation. (d) (Anat. & Zo["o]l.) A muscle serving to draw in any organ or part. See Illust. under {Phylactol[ae]mata}. [1913 Webster]

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  • Retractor — Retractor, 1) s. Zurückziehende Muskeln; 2) Vorrichtung od. Instrument zum Zurückziehen der bei der Amputation durchschnittenen Muskeln, um dem Knochen höher über dem Muskelschnitt absägen zu können u. Polster zu gewinnen …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • retractor — [ri trak′tər] n. a person or thing that retracts; esp., a) a muscle that retracts an organ, protruded part, etc. b) a surgical instrument or device for drawing back a part or organ, as the flesh at the edge of an incision …   English World dictionary

  • Retractor — Rectractor may refer to:* Retractor (medical), a medical instrument * Retractor (memory), a person * Retractor (chess), type of a chess problem …   Wikipedia

  • retractor — A seat belt device which locks the reel of a seat belt when the forward acceleration of the occupants exceeds a certain value. See belt retractor headlight retractor indicator lamp …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • retractor — /ri trak teuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that retracts. 2. Anat. a muscle that retracts an organ or protruded part. 3. Surg. an instrument or appliance for drawing back an impeding part, as the edge of an incision. 4. a mechanism, device, or the… …   Universalium

  • retractor — noun 1》 a device for retracting something. 2》 (also retractor muscle) chiefly Zoology a muscle serving to retract a part of the body. Compare with protractor …   English new terms dictionary

  • retractor de Balfour — un retractor utilizado en obstetricia fotografia [véase http://www.iqb.es/diccio/r/re.htm#balfour] Diccionario ilustrado de Términos Médicos.. Alvaro Galiano. 2010 …   Diccionario médico

  • retractor de Beckmann — un tipo de retractor con dos brazos fotografía [véase http://www.iqb.es/diccio/r/re.htm#retractor de beckmann] Diccionario ilustrado de Términos Médicos.. Alvaro Galiano. 2010 …   Diccionario médico

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