Definition of Polyspast

1. n. A machine consisting of many pulleys; specifically, an apparatus formerly used for reducing luxations.

Medical Definition of Polyspast

1. A machine consisting of many pulleys; specifically, an apparatus formerly used for reducing luxations. Origin: L. Polyspaston, fr. Gr, fr. Drawn by several cords; many + to draw: cf. F. Polyspaste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyspast

polysome
polysomes
polysomes
polysomia
polysomic
polysomic
polysomics
polysomnogram
polysomnography
polysomy
polysomy
polysorbate
polysorbates
polysorbates
polysorbate 80
polyspast (current term)
polyspermia
polyspermous
polyspermy
Polysphondylium
polysplenia
polysplenia syndrome
polysporous
polysteraxic
polystichia
polystichous
Polystichum
Polystichum acrostichoides
Polystichum aculeatum
Polystichum adiantiformis

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