GRE Word List
SUTURE
stitches sewn to hold the cut edges of a wound or incision; material used in sewing; V: sew together a wound
The meaning of the word suture is stitches sewn to hold the cut edges of a wound or incision; material used in sewing; V: sew together a wound.
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