word
Traction
TRA-kshuhn
/ˈtrækʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
traction
Dictionary meaning
In 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.
Examples
- After the accident, my leg was in traction for several days.
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