Suturing is the medical term meaning the act of closing a wound or incision by stitching. Suturing keeps the edges closer for better healing.
A wound that needs stiches is one that cannot be approximated by other means. Approximation, in this case, means getting the wound edges touching to facilitate healing.
Suturing.
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The medical term for incision of a membrane is "fenestration."
Cricothyroidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the cricoid.
encephelotomy
Sphenoidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the sphenoid bone or sinus.
Labyrinthotomy is surgical incision of the labyrinth.
Vagotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision of the vagus nerve.
Adenotomy is surgical incision into a gland.
laparotomyLaparotomy means incision into the loin.
Thymotomy is surgical incision of the thymus.Thymotomy.
Epididymis is a medical term. It's the location where sperm cells mature.
Sinusotomy (sigh-nuhs-OT-oh-mee) is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a sinus. This procedure is used in the treatment of chronic sinusitis.