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retentor

noun
re·​ten·​tor | \ rə̇ˈtentə(r)\
plural -s

Definition of retentor

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

History and Etymology for retentor

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

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