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SUTURA [2 records]

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Record 1 2004-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

A stitch or series of stitches made to secure apposition of the edges of a surgical or accidental wound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Couture faite pour raccorder des parties séparées par accident ou par une opération chirurgicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía
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Record 2 2003-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A type of fibrous joint in which the apposed bony surfaces are closely united by a very thin layer of fibrous connective tissue allowing no movement of united parts; found in the skull.

DEF

The interlocking line of fusion of the separate bones which unite to form the cranium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Articulation immobile [...] entre les os de la voûte du crâne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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