Definition of Suture
Suture
su·ture
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
(medical) to stitch together, to pull together a cut or incision in order to sew shut; to close shut with a needle and thread;
e.g. The intern learned to suture small incisions.
(noun)
a stitch or row of stitches that close or hold the edges of an incision;
e.g. Sutures will be removed about a week after surgery.
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