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Noun Concept
Categories: Orthopedic traction
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traction  draft  draught  Buck's traction  orthopedic traction
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(orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing WordNet 3.0
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(orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Traction is a set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine and skeletal system. Wikipedia
A set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the skeletal system Wikipedia Disambiguation
The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power. OmegaWiki
A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb. Wiktionary
Mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb. Wiktionary (translation)
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His leg was in traction for several days WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
pull
medical procedure
HAS KIND
Bryant's traction
HAS INSTANCE
Skeletal traction
CATEGORY DOMAIN
orthopedics
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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traction
Wikipedia
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traction (orthopedics)
Wikidata
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traction
Wiktionary
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traction
OmegaWiki
EN
draft, draught, traction
Wikipedia Redirections
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Buck's traction, orthopedic traction, skeletal traction
Wikidata Alias
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traction (orthopedics)

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