word
Medical
suture
SOO-cher
ˈsuːtʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
suture
Dictionary meaning
A stitch or thread used in surgery to close a wound.
Examples
- The wound required six sutures to close properly.
Common mispronunciations
SOO-tyoorSYOO-cher
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