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Vocabulary Entry
suture
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A stitch or series of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example Sentences
"The doctor applied a suture to close the wound."
"After the surgery, the patient had several sutures on their abdomen."
"The nurse checked the sutures for signs of infection."
V
verb
To stitch together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon will suture the incision before closing up."
"She carefully sutured the cut on his arm."
"It’s important to suture properly to avoid scarring."