noun
- the process of joining edges of a wound or incision with stitches
Usage: medical
verb
- present participle of suture; joining edges of a wound or incision with stitches
Usage: medical
Examples
- The surgeon began suturing the incision after the operation.
- Proper suturing technique is essential for wound healing.
- The doctor spent twenty minutes suturing the deep cut.
- Suturing requires steady hands and precise movements.
- The medical student practiced suturing on synthetic skin.
- After suturing the wound, the nurse applied a bandage.