Definition of suture

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Suture (n.) The line of union, or seam, in an immovable articulation, like those between the bones of the skull; also, such an articulation itself; synarthrosis. See Harmonic suture, under Harmonic..

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Suturally :: Sutural (a.) Taking place at a suture; as, a sutural de/iscence..
Synostosis :: Synosteosis (n.) Union by means of bone; the complete closing up and obliteration of sutures.
Lambda :: Lambda (n.) The point of junction of the sagittal and lambdoid sutures of the skull.
Bregma :: Bregma (n.) The point of junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures of the skull.
Suture :: Suturated (a.) Sewed or knit together; united by a suture; stitched.
Suture :: Suture (n.) The line, or seam, formed by the union of two margins in any part of a plant; as, the ventral suture of a legume..
Stephanite :: Stephanion (n.) The point on the side of the skull where the temporal line, or upper edge of the temporal fossa, crosses the coronal suture..
Sagittal :: Sagittal (a.) Of or pertaining to the sagittal suture; in the region of the sagittal suture; rabdoidal; as, the sagittal furrow, or groove, on the inner surface of the roof of the skull..
Neuro-central :: Neuro-central (a.) Between the neural arch and the centrum of a vertebra; as, the neurocentral suture..
Parieto- :: Parieto- () A combining form used to indicate connection with, or relation to, the parietal bones or the parietal segment of the skull; as, the parieto-mastoid suture..
Seam :: Seam (n.) Hence, a line of junction; a joint; a suture, as on a ship, a floor, or other structure; the line of union, or joint, of two boards, planks, metal plates, etc..
Interparietal :: Interparietal (a.) Between the parietal bones or cartilages; as, the interparietal suture..
Sutural :: Sutural (a.) Of or pertaining to a suture, or seam..
Obelion :: Obelion (n.) The region of the skull between the two parietal foramina where the closure of the sagittal suture usually begins.
Harmony :: Harmony (n.) See Harmonic suture, under Harmonic..
Cannulated :: Cannulated (a.) Hollow; affording a passage through its interior length for wire, thread, etc.; as, a cannulated (suture) needle..
Limbous :: Limbous (a.) With slightly overlapping borders; -- said of a suture.
Asterion :: Asterion (n.) The point on the side of the skull where the lambdoid, parieto-mastoid and occipito-mastoid sutures..
Suture :: Suture (n.) A line resembling a seam; as, the dorsal suture of a legume, which really corresponds to a midrib..
Headmould Shot :: Headmould shot () An old name for the condition of the skull, in which the bones ride, or are shot, over each other at the sutures..
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