RETENTOR


Meaning of RETENTOR in English

rə̇ˈtentə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin, one that holds back, from retentus (past participle of retinēre to hold back, retain) + -or

: a muscle that serves to retain a part in place especially when retracted

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