The word "sutured" (IPA: ˈsuːtʃərd) is the past tense form of the verb "suture". It is spelled with the letter "u" after the letter "t" because it follows the general rule for adding "-ed" to regular verbs in English. The letter "u" helps to maintain the hard "t" sound instead of making it a soft "ch" sound if an "e" were added instead. "Sutured" means something has been stitched or sewn together, such as a wound, incision, or tear in fabric.
Sutured is an adjective derived from the verb "suture," which refers to the act of stitching or sewing together body tissues, particularly after a surgical procedure or injury. The term is commonly used in medical contexts.
Used to describe the state of something that has been sutured, the term "sutured" signifies that the desired outcome of securing and closing tissues through the use of sutures has been achieved. When a wound or incision has been sutured, it suggests that it has been skillfully and methodically stitched up by a healthcare professional.
The act of suturing is typically performed to promote wound healing, provide support and strength to the affected tissues, and minimize the risk of infection or further injury. Sutures are commonly utilized in various medical procedures, including surgeries, to close incisions or wounds, as well as in emergency situations for lacerations or deep cuts.
The adjective "sutured" implies that the surgical or wound closure process has been completed successfully, often leaving behind a neat and secure seal. This term indicates that the tissue edges have been brought together and held in place by the carefully positioned sutures, creating a barrier that allows for healing and recovery to occur.
Having sutures; ventral suture, in the ovary, that next the centre of the flower; dorsal suture, that which corresponds to the midrib.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "sutured" is derived from the Latin word "sutura", which means "a sewn seam or stitch". It comes from the verb "suere", meaning "to sew". The term "sutured" is used when describing the act of stitching or sewing a wound or incision in medical contexts.