Traction

(trakf-shun). The act of drawing or pulling. T. -aneurysm, an aneurysm most commonly seen in children, and if seen in adults to be referred to childhood, due to traction on the aorta by an incompletely atrophied duct us Botalli. T., Axis, traction in the axis or direction of a channel, as of the pelvis, through which a body is to be drawn. T., Axis Forceps, an obstetric forceps for performing axis-traction in the delivery of the fetus. T. -diverticulum, a circumscribed sacculation of the esophagus from the traction of circum - esophageal adhesions. T., Elastic, traction by an elastic force.