Suture

Noun

Definition: A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Synonyms: Stitch, Seam

Antonyms: Tear, Opening

Examples:
  • The surgeon used a suture to close the incision.
  • The nurse removed the sutures after the wound healed.
Mnemonics:
  • 'S' in suture can remind you of stitch.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English, from Latin 'sutura', from 'suere' (to sew)

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in medical contexts for centuries, indicating the use of stitches to close wounds.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Cut through like a hot knife through butter"

Explanation:

This idiom emphasizes the ease and efficiency with which a suture can be cut.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'suture' with 'stitch'.

Explanation:

While 'suture' refers to the act of stitching or the material used, 'stitch' specifically refers to each individual loop or knot that holds the wound edges together.

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