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Suture
What is a "suture"?
A suture refers to each of the multiple loops or knots used to close and secure the edges of a wound or surgical cut. These loops, often referred to as stitches, are typically made with a material similar to thread and are placed by healthcare professionals to bring together the tissues, encouraging healing and reducing the risk of infection. Sutures are a critical part of surgical procedures and wound management, providing support until the tissue heals properly on its own.
Examples
The doctor closed the cut with a suture.
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a thread of wire, catgut, or silk used to stitch body tissues together
Examples
He carefully threaded the needle with the suture before stitching.
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a seam-like joint where two bones are firmly joined, particularly in the skull
Examples
The coronal suture connects the frontal and parietal bones.
to suture
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to stitch tissues together using a surgical thread
Examples
The surgeon sutured the laceration carefully.
