surgical thread

[/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl θrɛd/]
nounpl: surgical threads
fio cirúrgico
1. A sterile thread used by surgeons to close wounds or stitch tissues together during surgical procedures
The surgeon used surgical thread to close the incision after the operation.
O cirurgião usou fio cirúrgico para fechar a incisão após a operação.
2. Medical-grade material designed to be absorbed by the body or remain permanent depending on the type
Absorbable surgical thread dissolves naturally within weeks of the procedure.
O fio cirúrgico absorvível se dissolve naturalmente dentro de semanas após o procedimento.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, 'fio cirúrgico' and 'sutura' are the standard medical terms used in hospitals and clinical settings. The term reflects the importance of sterile surgical procedures in modern medicine. In the USA, surgeons predominantly use the term 'suture' rather than 'surgical thread,' though both are understood. This terminology is essential in medical education and practice across all English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
suturesurgical suturemedical threadstitching material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fio cirúrgico
most common term used in medical contexts
Brazil (Medical)
sutura
formal medical terminology, commonly used in hospitals
Portugal
fio cirúrgico / sutura
both terms are equally accepted in Portuguese medical practice
USA
surgical thread / suture
suture is the predominant term in American medical English

Related Words

sutureabsorbable suturenon-absorbable sutureneedleincisionwound closuresilk threadnylon thread

Related Idioms & Phrases

to stitch up a wound with surgical thread
surgical thread holds the incision together
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