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retractile

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retractile /re·trac·tile/ (re-trak´til) able to be drawn back.
re·trac·tile (r-trktl, -tl)
adj.
That can be drawn back or in, as the claws of a cat.

retractile [re-trak´til]
susceptible of being drawn back.

retractile
capable of being drawn back.


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The cells produce a large number of stress fibers composed of alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin ([alpha]-SMA) in order to increase their retractile properties.
For shading the solar collector, a retractile sunblind can be put up or an extended shade can be hung over.
 
 
 
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