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Meaning of suture
The primary meaning of the word "suture" is a stitch or a seam, especially one made by a surgeon.
Etymology of suture
The word "suture" comes from the Latin "sutura", meaning "a seam" or "a stitch", which is derived from "suere", meaning "to sew"
Historically, the term has been used in medicine and sewing to describe the act of joining two things together with a thread or stitch
Synonyms
Definitions
- A stitch or seam, especially one made by a surgeon
- * A line or seam where two bones are joined, especially in the skull
- * A type of stitch or seam used in sewing or surgery
Usage Examples
- The surgeon made a suture to close the wound
- * The suture between the two bones was clearly visible in the X-ray
- * The tailor used a strong suture to repair the torn seam
Antonyms
separation
division
detachment
disconnection
disunion
disjunction
break
fracture
tear
rip
split
fissure
gap
opening
hole
breach
chasm
cleft
gulf
rift
schism