coaptation suture


ap·po·si·tion su·ture

a suture of the skin only. Synonym(s): coaptation suture

coaptation suture

n. See apposition suture.

ap·po·si·tion su·ture

(ap'ǒ-zish'ŭn sū'chŭr) A suture that holds together margins of a skin wound only.
Synonym(s): coaptation suture.

coaptation suture

A preliminary suture to approximate wound edges before definitive closure.See also: suture