Definition of Retentor

1. n. A muscle which serves to retain an organ or part in place, esp. when retracted. See Illust. of Phylactolemata.

Definition of Retentor

1. Noun. A muscle which holds a body part in place, notably in extended or retracted position ¹

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Medical Definition of Retentor

1. A muscle which serves to retain an organ or part in place, especially. When retracted. Origin: L, a retainer. (10 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retentor

retention point
retention polyp
retention suture
retention vomiting
retentional
retentions
retentive
retentive circumferential clasp arm
retentive fulcrum line
retentively
retentiveness
retentivenesses
retentives
retentivities
retentivity
retentor (current term)
retentors
reteplase
retepore
retepores
retes
retest
retested
retestified
retestifies
retestify
retestifying
retesting
retests
retexture

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