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retractor

/ri-trak-ter/US // rɪˈtræk tər //UK // (rɪˈtræktə) //

牵引器,牵引装置,牵引力,牵引车

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person or thing that retracts.
    • : Anatomy. a muscle that retracts an organ or protruded part.
    • : Surgery. an instrument or appliance for drawing back an impeding part, as the edge of an incision.
    • : a mechanism, device, or the like that regulates retraction: to adjust the retractor on a seat belt.

Examples

  • There is, however, another muscle—the Retractor oculi—belonging to the same group which is innervated by the VIth nerve.

  • Speculum, straight strabismus scissors, lid retractor, needle holders and stitches.

  • The eye and orbital contents are carefully protected with a large flat retractor.

  • Its edge is then drawn slightly outwards by means of a retractor and separated from the underlying deep fascia.

  • A self-retaining retractor was put into place to maintain exposure.