sutura

Definitions of sutura
  1. noun
    thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together
    synonyms: punto, unitura
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    type of:
    filo
    a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
  2. noun
    an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)
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    type of:
    articolazione, comproprietario
    (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
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