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retraction

[ri-trak-shuhn] / rɪˈtræk ʃən /




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As part of the health campaign, the government said some of the fears could be linked to Koro syndrome, a mental illness otherwise known as missing or genital retraction hysteria.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

“The mentioned criticism of my research has been addressed through formal peer-review processes, with retraction requests denied by the journal. My papers are factual, balanced, rigorous, and accurately contextualize the findings.”

From Salon Mar. 11, 2026

Instead, its partial retraction is "rescued" by the rapid pace of early embryonic cell cycles.

From Science Daily Feb. 28, 2026

The company declined to comment on the most recent retraction.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

I slam my hand on the ramp’s retraction button—nothing.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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