Definition of Retraction

Re`trac´tion   Pronunciation: rė`trāk´shŭn
n.1.The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws.
2.The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation.
3.(Physiol.) The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew.


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