suturing
/ˈsuːtʃərɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of stitching a wound or incision.
- The nurse assisted the doctor with the suturing of the deep cut.
- Suturing is a basic skill taught to all medical students.
- Proper suturing can reduce the risk of infection and scarring.
verb
- Present participle of suture: closing a wound or incision with stitches.
- She spent an hour carefully suturing the torn ligament.
- The surgeon is suturing the patient's abdomen after the operation.
- While suturing, the doctor made sure each stitch was secure.