interrupted suture

noun

in·​ter·​rupt·​ed suture ˌint-ə-ˈrəp-təd- How to pronounce interrupted suture (audio)
: a suture in which each stitch is separately tied

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“Interrupted suture.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/interrupted%20suture. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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