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suture

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Noun — A stitch, or the thread used to make it, that closes a wound or surgical cut.

How to use suture

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remove the sutures suture a wound dissolvable sutures

Etymology

From Latin sutura, "a seam," from suere, "to sew."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “suture” mean?

The word “suture” means a stitch, or the thread used to make it, that closes a wound or surgical cut. In plain terms, a stitch that closes a cut, or the seam-like line it leaves — also used more broadly for any place where two things join like a seam.

How do you pronounce “suture”?

“Suture” is pronounced SOO-chuh (/ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “suture” in a sentence?

Here is “suture” used in a sentence: “The surgeon closed the incision with a row of neat sutures.”

What part of speech is “suture”?

Depending on how it is used, “suture” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “suture” come from?

The word “suture” comes from Latin. From Latin sutura, "a seam," from suere, "to sew.".

How many meanings does “suture” have?

“Suture” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stitch, or the thread used to make it, that closes a wound or surgical cut.

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