suture
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈsuːtʃər/
KK: /ˈsuːtʃər/
noun
Definition
A type of stitch or thread used in surgery to close a wound or join tissues together.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the incision after the surgery.
Conversation
Did you see that video of the doctor using a suture to close a wound?
Yeah, it was fascinating! I didn't realize how precise they have to be.
I know, right? The suture technique looked really complicated.
It really does, but I guess practice makes perfect.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
seam
joint
stitch
Antonyms
gap
separation
disjunction
transitive verb
Definition
To connect or fasten two parts together using stitches or a surgical thread.
Example
The surgeon will suture the wound to help it heal properly.
Tense Forms
Past: sutured
Past Participle: sutured
Conversation
Did you see how the doctor had to suture that cut?
Yeah, it looked pretty intense!
I can’t believe they have to be so precise when they suture wounds.
Root Explanation
Suture → It is derived from the Latin word "sutura" (meaning a seam or stitch), which comes from "suere" (meaning to sew). The word "suture" refers to the act of sewing or stitching together, particularly in a medical context.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for sewing ('suere') to remember that a suture is a stitch used to close wounds.
Visually Confused Words
puture
future
unsutured
sure
subtenure
stue
structure
stre