Sutures

"Sutures" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Materials used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Descriptor ID	D013537
MeSH Number(s)	E07.858.690.820
Concept/Terms	Sutures Sutures Suture Staple, Surgical Staple, Surgical Staples, Surgical Surgical Staples Surgical Staple

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Sutures".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Surgical Equipment [E07.858]
Surgical Fixation Devices [E07.858.690]
Sutures [E07.858.690.820]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Sutures".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Sutures".

Sutures
Catgut

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