suture
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for suture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A stitch, or the thread used to make it, that closes a wound or surgical cut.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
sutura
fibrous joint
surgical seam
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A stitch, or the thread used to make it, that closes a wound or surgical cut.
“The surgeon closed the incision with a row of neat sutures.”
sutura
fibrous joint
surgical seam
How to use suture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
remove the sutures
suture a wound
dissolvable sutures
Etymology
From Latin sutura, "a seam," from suere, "to sew."
Full origin of suture →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.
