† pertracˈtationObs.rare—1. [ad. L. pertractātiōn-em, n. of action from pertractāre: see pertract v.1] Handling, manipulation. 1597A. M. tr.Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. 46 b/1 The sharpe ossicles or bones..in the pertractatione of the same [limb] might pricke the Fleshe.