retinaculumnoun [ C ]
uk/ret.ɪnˈæk.jə.ləm/us/ˌret.ənˈæk.jə.ləm/specializeda structure like a band that keeps organs in place in the body
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Substances & structures in the body
- abductor
- accessorius
- adductor
- agonist
- alveolus
- amyloid
- atheroma
- caecum
- grey matter
- gyrus
- hallucis
- hilum
- hilus
- lymph vessel
- peptic
- periosteum
- peritoneal
- peritoneum
- phosphatase
- vitreous humour
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an instrument used in medical operations for pulling or holding back tissues
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Medical & surgical equipment
- autoclave
- bedpan
- cardiograph
- catheterization
- catheterize
- colonoscope
- CPB
- depressor
- drip
- forceps
- iron lung
- MRI
- respirator
- scalpel
- stenting
- stomach pump
- thermometer
- tomography
- tongue depressor
- ultrasound
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