sur·geon's knot

(sûr′jənz)n. pl. surgeons' knots Any of several knots, especially one similar to a square knot, used in surgery for tying ligatures or stitching incisions.

surgeon's knot

n (Knots) a knot used by surgeons in tying ligatures, etc

sur′geon's knot`

n. a knot resembling a reef knot, used by surgeons for tying ligatures and the like. [1805–15]

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surgeon's knot - any of several knots used in tying stitches or ligaturesknot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object

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[not] 1. an intertwining of the ends or parts of one or more threads, sutures, or strips of cloth.2. in anatomy, a knoblike swelling or protuberance.surgeon's knot (surgical knot) a knot in which the thread is passed twice through the first loop and once through the second loop in square knot fashion.

From Dorland's, 2000.

sur·geon's knot

the first loop of the knot has two throws rather than a single throw; the second loop has only one throw, which is placed in a square-knot fashion, leaving the free ends in the same plane as the first loop.

surgeon's knot

(sûr′jənz)n. pl. surgeons' knots Any of several knots, especially one similar to a square knot, used in surgery for tying ligatures or stitching incisions.

sur·geon's knot

(sŭr'jŏnz not) The first loop of the knot has two throws rather than a single throw. The second loop has only one throw and is placed in a square-knot fashion, leaving the free ends in the same plane as the first loop.

surgeon's knot

Any one of a range of secure knots used in surgery for tying LIGATURES or SUTURES, especially a reef knot with an extra throw and an extra twist.

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noun any of several knots used in tying stitches or ligatures

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