suture

US /ˈsuː.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈsuː.tʃɚ/
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1.

a stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision

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The doctor closed the wound with several sutures.
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The nurse carefully removed the sutures after a week.
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stitchseamclosure
2.

the act or process of joining together two surfaces or edges along a seam

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The surgeon performed a precise suture of the delicate tissues.
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The process of suture requires great skill and precision.
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stitchingsewingjoining
1.

to stitch or join together the edges of a wound or surgical incision

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The surgeon will suture the incision after the operation.
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It's important to suture the wound properly to prevent infection.
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stitchsewjoin