retractor

One that retracts, as.

A muscle, such as a flexor, that retracts an organ or a part.

A surgical instrument used to hold back organs or the edges of an incision.

One who or that which retracts or draws back.

In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.

An instrument for holding apart the edges of a wound during amputation.

A bandage to protect the soft parts from injury by the saw during amputation.

A muscle serving to draw in any organ or part. See Illust. under phylactolæmata.

One who, or that which, retracts.

In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.