retraction
41retraction — re·trac·tion …
42retraction — n. 1) (in obstetrics) the quality of uterine muscle fibres remaining shortened after contracting during labour. This results in a gradual progression of the fetus downwards through the pelvis. The basal portion of the uterus becomes thicker and… …
43retraction — re•trac•tion [[t]rɪˈtræk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act of retracting or the state of being retracted 2) withdrawal of a promise, statement, etc 3) retractile power …
44retraction — A statement of such a nature and published in such a manner as to manifest an honest intention to repair the harm done to the injured reputation by a defamatory statement. 33 Am J1st L & S § 123. Withdrawal of bid by a bidder at an auction sale.… …
45retraction fibres — Thin projections from crawling cells associated with areas where the cell body is becoming detached from the substratum, but focal adhesions persist. Usually contain a bundle of microfilaments that are under tension …
46retraction pocket — a localized area of atelectasis where the tympanic membrane bulges inward; it may be a precursor of a serious condition such as cholesteatoma or ossicular discontinuity …
47retraction syndrome — Duane s …
48retraction 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 …
49Genital retraction syndrome — (GRS), generally considered a culture specific syndrome, is a condition in which an individual is overcome with the belief that his/her external genitals mdash;or also, in females, breasts mdash;are retracting into the body, shrinking, or in some …
50Forcible retraction of the foreskin — The Forcible retraction of the foreskin, sometimes called premature retraction , in infants or young adults can damage the glans and mucous inner tissue of the foreskin. Doctors or parents who may be unfamiliar with the uncircumcised penis can… …
