suture Synonyms
Another word for suture
• noun (Context 1)
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision, or the specialized thread or filament used for this purpose.
"The doctor advised keeping the incision dry until the sutures could be removed next week."
• verb (Context 2)
To stitch up or join the edges of a wound or surgical incision using specialized medical thread.
"The surgeon carefully sutured the deep laceration on the patient's forearm."
• noun (Context 3)
An immovable fibrous joint connecting the bones of the skull, or a natural seam-like line of junction between two anatomical parts such as shell valves or plant carpels.
"In human infants, the cranial sutures remain flexible to allow for rapid brain growth."
Opposites of suture
The opposite of suture shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: