absorbable suture

[/əbˈsɔːrbəbəl ˈsuːtʃər/]
nounfemininepl: absorbable sutures / suturas absorvíveis
sutura absorvível
1. A surgical thread or filament made from materials that break down and are absorbed by the body over time, used to close wounds or surgical incisions without requiring removal
The surgeon used absorbable sutures to close the internal wound, eliminating the need for a follow-up removal procedure.
O cirurgião utilizou suturas absorvíveis para fechar a ferida interna, eliminando a necessidade de um procedimento de remoção posterior.
2. Surgical suturing material composed of natural or synthetic polymers designed to dissolve gradually as tissues heal
Absorbable sutures are commonly used in cosmetic surgery to minimize visible scarring.
As suturas absorvíveis são comumente usadas em cirurgia cosmética para minimizar cicatrizes visíveis.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, absorbable sutures are widely preferred for internal surgeries and pediatric procedures as they eliminate the need for suture removal appointments. In Brazil, this terminology is standardized across all major hospitals and medical institutions. The use of absorbable sutures has become a standard of care in modern surgery, reflecting advances in biomedical engineering and patient comfort considerations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resorbable suturedissolving suturebiodegradable sutureself-dissolving suture
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-absorbable suturepermanent suturenon-resorbable suture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sutura absorvível
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sutura absorvível / fio absorvível
Both terms used interchangeably in medical practice
Rio de Janeiro
sutura absorvível
Preferred medical term in hospitals and clinics
Portugal
sutura absorvível / fio de sutura reabsorvível
Portuguese variant uses 'reabsorvível' occasionally

Related Words

suturesurgical threadcatgutsynthetic polymerwound closurebiocompatible materialtissue healingsurgical knot

Related Idioms & Phrases

to dissolve in the body
self-removing stitches
biodegradable wound closure
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