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Term: Retractor

Definition:

A retractor refers to a surgical instrument used to hold back tissues or organs in order to provide surgeons with better visibility during a procedure.

It can also refer to a device or mechanism used to draw back or retract objects or body parts.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A surgical instrument used to hold back tissues or organs during a medical procedure.

Example sentence: The surgeon used a retractor to keep the incision open and maintain a clear view of the surgical area.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A device or apparatus used to pull back or withdraw objects or body parts.

Example sentence: The car accident victim's seatbelt had an automatic retractor that locked upon impact.

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