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Sewn
Sewn (pronounced: /səʊn/) is the past participle of the verb sew, which in a medical context, often refers to the process of joining tissues together using sutures after a surgical procedure.
Etymology
The term "sewn" originates from the Old English word "siwian", which means "to stitch" or "to sew".
Related Terms
- Suture: A stitch or a series of stitches made to secure apposition of the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound.
- Stitch: A single loop of thread or yarn around an implement such as a sewing needle or knitting needle.
- Surgical procedure: An operation performed with the objective of treating a disease or repairing a body part.
- Wound: An injury to the body (as from violence, accident, or surgery) that typically involves laceration or breaking of a membrane (such as the skin) and usually damage to underlying tissues.
- Tissue (biology): A group of similar cells and their intercellular substance functioning together to perform a specialized activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sewn
- Wikipedia's article - Sewn
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