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sutura

[suˈtuɾa]
nounfemininepl: suturas
suture
1. A seam or line formed by stitching two edges together, especially in medical contexts
The surgeon removed the sutures after two weeks.
O cirurgião removeu as suturas após duas semanas.
2. In anatomy, an immovable joint between bones, particularly in the skull
The sutures of the skull fuse as a person ages.
As suturas do crânio se fusionam com a idade.
3. A line or seam where two surfaces meet or join
The suture between the two panels was barely visible.
A sutura entre os dois painéis era quase invisível.
Synonyms
costurapontojunta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sutura
Standard usage in medical and anatomical contexts
Portugal
sutura
Standard usage; also 'costura' for stitching in general context

Related Idioms & Phrases

remover as suturas - to remove the stitches
sutura cirúrgica - surgical suture
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