retractor
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Noun — A surgical tool used to hold open the edges of a wound or incision during an operation.
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Etymology
From retract + -or, "one that retracts."
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What does “retractor” mean?
The word “retractor” means a surgical tool used to hold open the edges of a wound or incision during an operation. In plain terms, a tool or part designed to pull something back, most often heard in a surgical context.
How do you pronounce “retractor”?
“Retractor” is pronounced rih-TRAK-tuh (/ɹɪˈtɹæktɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “retractor” in a sentence?
Here is “retractor” used in a sentence: “The nurse handed the surgeon a retractor to keep the incision open.”
What part of speech is “retractor”?
“Retractor” is a noun.
How many meanings does “retractor” have?
“Retractor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surgical tool used to hold open the edges of a wound or incision during an operation.