The medical term meaning a stitch to hold the edges of a wound together is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Suture
Suturing
The word suture derives from the Latin meaning seam. Suturing a wound brings the edges of the wound together to enhance tissue healing. It also reduces the risk of infection and the amount of scarring.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What will be an ideal response?
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