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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The fixation of the upper part of a limb, while extension is practiced on the lower part, as in cases of luxation or fracture. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The set of tuples of values that, used as arguments, do not satisfy the predicate. countable

Synonyms

All synonyms

countertraction

Etymology

From counter- + extension.

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