What is another word for retractor?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪtɹˈaktə] (IPA) 
A retractor is a medical instrument used to hold open the incision during a surgical operation. Some synonyms for retractor include dilator, separator, and dissector. Dilator is used to describe instruments that dilate or enlarge an opening, such as a blood vessel or urethra. Separator is used to describe an instrument that separates or divides tissues or organs, such as during a chest surgery. Dissector, on the other hand, is used to describe a tool that is used to separate or cut tissues or structures. Other related words include speculum, which is a tool used to open a cavity or orifice, and forceps, which are used to hold and grasp tissues during surgical procedures.
