retraction
21retraction — /rəˈtrækʃən/ (say ruh trakshuhn) noun 1. the act of retracting. 2. the state of being retracted. 3. withdrawal of a promise, statement, opinion, etc.: his retraction of the libel came too late. 4. retractile power. {Middle English retraccioun,… …
22retraction — To take back. To retract an offer is to withdraw it before acceptance. In law of defamation, a formal recanting of the defamatory material. Retraction is not a defense but, under certain circumstances, it is admissible in mitigation of damages.… …
23retraction — retract ► VERB 1) draw or be drawn back. 2) withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified. 3) withdraw or go back on (an undertaking or promise). DERIVATIVES retractable adjective retraction noun retractive adjective …
24Retraction (kinesiology) — Retraction is the anatomical term of motion for posterior movement of the arms at the shouldersIt is the opposite of protraction. Major muscles involved include: [DartmouthAnatomy|shoulder/surface/scsurface4] [… …
25Rétraction du caillot — ● Rétraction du caillot diminution du volume d un caillot sanguin qui se consolide en laissant exsuder le sérum …
26Retraction (disambiguation) — A retraction is a public statement made to correct a previously made statement that was incorrect, invalid, or in error.Retraction may also refer to * Deformation retract or absolute retract, subjects in mathematical topology * Retract (category… …
27Rétraction de la racine de la langue — Avancement ou rétraction de la racine de la langue En phonétique articulatoire, l avancement (ou avancée) de la racine de la langue (ou de la racine linguale), également désigné sous le sigle ATR (de l anglais Advanced tongue root), est une… …
28Rétraction de la racine linguale — Avancement ou rétraction de la racine de la langue En phonétique articulatoire, l avancement (ou avancée) de la racine de la langue (ou de la racine linguale), également désigné sous le sigle ATR (de l anglais Advanced tongue root), est une… …
29retraction ring — a depression in the uterine wall marking the junction between the actively contracting muscle fibres of the upper segment of the uterus and the muscle fibres of the lower segment. This depression is not always visible and is normal. In obstructed …
30retraction lock — A lock in the landing gear that prevents the landing gear from being retracted inadvertently on the ground. Also called a squat switch. Retraction lock or squat switch is mounted in a bracket on one of the main gear shock struts. This switch is… …
