sutura

[US]/ˈsuːtjʊərə/
[UK]/ˈsuːtʃʊrə/

Translation

n.A stitch or row of stitches used to close a wound or incision; suture.; An immovable joint between two bones, especially of the skull; a suture.; The surgical method of sewing up a wound; suture.
Word Forms
Pluralsuturas

Phrases & Collocations

sutura wound

sutura line

apply sutura

sutura material

sutura removed

deep sutura

running sutura

interrupted sutura

absorbable sutura

sutura technique

Example Sentences

the surgeon applied an absorbable sutura to close the wound.

sutura removal should be performed by a medical professional.

the facial sutura was barely visible after healing.

interrupted sutura technique provides better wound closure.

the sutura began to dissolve after two weeks.

sutura materials vary depending on the type of surgery.

the doctor used a continuous sutura for the incision.

sutura needles come in different sizes and shapes.

the sutura came out naturally without complications.

proper sutura care prevents infection.

the sutura held the tissue together securely.

healing time depends on the type of sutura used.

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