suture Definition
- 1a stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision
- 2the process of sewing a wound or surgical incision
- 3a seam-like line of junction between two parts, especially in the skull
Using suture: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suture" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The surgeon used a suture to close the incision.
Example
The wound required several sutures to heal properly.
Example
The suture in the skull is not yet fully formed in infants.
suture Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with suture
a type of suture made from the intestines of sheep or other animals, used for internal stitching
Example
The surgeon used catgut suture to stitch the internal organs.
a type of suture used to close skin wounds, where the stitches are placed under the skin surface and do not need to be removed later
Example
The subcuticular suture left minimal scarring on the patient's skin.
a type of suture where each stitch is tied separately, used for closing wounds with irregular edges
Example
The interrupted suture was used to close the wound on the patient's face.
Origins of suture
from Latin 'sutura', meaning 'a seam'
Summary: suture in Brief
A 'suture' [ˈsuːtʃə(r)] is a stitch or row of stitches used to hold together the edges of a wound or surgical incision. It can also refer to the process of sewing a wound or surgical incision, or to a seam-like line of junction between two parts, especially in the skull. Examples include 'The surgeon used a suture to close the incision.' and 'The suture in the skull is not yet fully formed in infants.' Different types of sutures include catgut suture, subcuticular suture, and interrupted suture.
