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suture

noun/verb

/ˈsuː.tʃər/

Meaning

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

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

stitch, seam, closure, ligature, join

tear, gap, opening

apply suture, remove suture, surgical suture, wound suture

Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)