Test Your Knowledge: A Fun Dive into Common Medical Terms

Test Your Knowledge: A Fun Dive into Common Medical Terms

When is a doctor most likely to use sutures?

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Correct Incorrect Sutures are medical stitches used to close wounds or surgical incisions. The word comes from the Latin suere, meaning "to sew," highlighting their essential role in healing by keeping tissues together as they recover.

When is a doctor most likely to use sutures?

  • Examining a patient’s throat
  • Sewing a wound closed after surgery
  • Assisting childbirth
  • Checking a patient’s eyesight
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