Definition of: suture

(s′chər) noun
1. The junction of two contiguous surfaces or edges along a line by or as by sewing.
2. Anat. The interlocking of two bones at their edges, as in the skull.
3. Zool. The line of junction between contiguous parts.
4. Bot. The line of dehiscence in plants.
5. Surg: a The act or operation of uniting parts by or as by stitching. b The sewing together of the cut or cleft edges of divided parts. c The thread, silver wire, or other material used in this operation.
—v.t. ·tured, ·tur·ing To unite by means of sutures; sew together. [MF <L sutura <sutus, pp. of suere sew]
—su′tur·al adjective
—su′tur·al·ly adverb