La suture
Example: Le chirurgien a réalisé la suture avec beaucoup de précision.
Definition
"La suture" in medicine refers to the act or method of stitching a wound or incision to close it, typically using a needle and thread or similar materials, to promote healing and prevent infection.
Etymology
The term "la suture" comes from the Latin word 'sutura,' meaning 'seam' or 'stitch.' It originally referred to the way bones in the skull are joined, and later extended to surgical stitching. Did you know that the word is related to sewing, highlighting the similarity between stitching fabric and closing wounds?
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"La suture" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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