Stitches: meaning, definitions and examples

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stitches

 

[ หˆstษชtสƒษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Stitches refer to a medical procedure in which a doctor uses special thread to sew up a wound or incision. Stitches are essential for closing wounds and promoting healing. They are often used after surgeries or injuries to help the skin heal properly.

Synonyms

closure, seams, sutures

Examples of usage

  • The doctor placed stitches on the patient's wound to help it heal.
  • After the surgery, the stitches prevented any infection from entering the incision.
  • She needed stitches after accidentally cutting her finger with a knife.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal usage, stitches can also refer to a fit of laughter that causes abdominal pain. It is a colloquial expression used to describe something extremely funny that makes someone laugh uncontrollably.

Synonyms

chuckles, giggles, laughs

Examples of usage

  • The comedian's jokes had the audience in stitches throughout the show.
  • Watching the funny video had her in stitches for hours.
  • His hilarious stories always leave me in stitches.

Translations

Translations of the word "stitches" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pontos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเค‚เค•เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jahitan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ธซใ„็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท points de suture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puntos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikiลŸler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋Š˜๋•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stehy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stehy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ็บฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกivi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saumar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะณัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puntos

Word origin

The word 'stitches' originated from Old English 'stiฤ‹ฤ‹an', meaning 'to stab' or 'pierce'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the act of sewing with a needle and thread. The use of stitches in medical procedures dates back centuries, with advancements in techniques and materials improving over time.

See also: stitch, stitched, stitcher, stitching.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,705, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.