retractor
noun
re·trac·tor
ri-ˈtrak-tər 
: one that retracts: such as
a
: a surgical instrument for holding open the edges of a wound
b
: a muscle that draws in an organ or part
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One investigation concerns the inadvertent deployment of the seatbelt retractor pretensioner in model 2019 and 2020 Ford Expeditions.
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
In separate releases issued Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said its Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) was looking into complaints about a seat belt retractor, as well as ones about loss of motive power in recent model-year Ford Broncos and Ford Mavericks.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Procedures Your healthcare provider may also suggest a nipple retractor or piercing for a longer-term solution.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Your provider will regularly check to make sure the retractor is working.6
A nipple piercing involves a stainless steel barbell piercing at the base of the nipple, similar to a body piercing.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
In separate releases issued Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said its Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) was looking into complaints about a seat belt retractor, as well as ones about loss of motive power in recent model-year Ford Broncos and Ford Mavericks.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Procedures Your healthcare provider may also suggest a nipple retractor or piercing for a longer-term solution.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Your provider will regularly check to make sure the retractor is working.6
A nipple piercing involves a stainless steel barbell piercing at the base of the nipple, similar to a body piercing.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Retractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retractor. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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retractor
noun
re·trac·tor
ri-ˈtrak-tər
: one that retracts
especially
: a muscle that draws an organ or part in or back
Medical Definition
retractor
noun
re·trac·tor
ri-ˈtrak-tər
: one that retracts: as
a
: any of various surgical instruments for holding tissues away from the field of operation
b
: a muscle that draws in an organ or part compare protractor
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