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re·tain·er [ ri-tey-ner ]
Definitions related to retainer (device):
  • (retainer) A physical component designed to hold items in place.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • (retainer device) A physical device designed to hold something in place.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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