What is a suture?
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What is a suture?
Caring For a Wound:
Many types of wounds require medical treatment depending on the severity. A suture is one type of medical care used to treat certain wounds. It is performed by a medical professional, such as a doctor or nurse.
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View this answerA suture is a stitch, or set of stitches used to close an open wound. Sutures are also used when surgery has been performed and an incision must be...
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