Correct spelling for the English word "Tractoration" is [tɹˌaktəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], [tɹˌaktəɹˈeɪʃən], [t_ɹ_ˌa_k_t_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The system of treatment by metallic tractors; see Perkins.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "Tractoration" originated in the 18th century in the United States. It is derived from the combination of two elements:
1. "Tractor": The term "tractor" is derived from the Latin word "tractus", which means "a drawing, pulling, or hauling". It initially referred to a mechanical device used for traction or pulling heavy loads. The word was first used in its modern sense to describe an agricultural vehicle in the late 19th century.
2. "Roration": The suffix "-ation" is added to the word "rotation". "Roration" is an archaic term that refers to a commotion, disturbance, or uproar. It is derived from the Latin word "rotor", which means "to revolve" or "to turn".