suture
Definitions
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
The process of joining two surfaces or edges together with a surgical thread.
An immovable junction between two bones, particularly those of the skull.
Examples
The surgeon carefully applied a suture to close the deep incision on the patient's arm.
After the accident, the doctor had to suture the wound to prevent further bleeding and infection.