A sutura
Example: A sutura no crânio protege o cérebro durante o crescimento.
Definition
"A sutura" in medicine refers to the immovable joint between two bones, especially in the skull, where it serves to protect the brain during growth by securely connecting bone plates. This connection allows for slight flexibility in infancy but fuses tightly in adulthood.
Etymology
The word "a sutura" comes from the Latin 'sutura,' meaning 'seam' or 'stitch.' It originally referred to the way bones are 'stitched' together like fabric. Did you know? The term is closely related to surgical sutures, which also involve stitching tissues.
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