What is the definition or description of: sutures?

Stiches: A suture is the sowing together of tissues to encourage healing together of the tissues. It is done after surgery or to close a laceration type wound. The suture material can vary depending on the location of the area needing to be closed, how long the suture needs to stay in place, and the doctor's personal preference.

Stiches or fusions.: For surgeons, the term suture is used as verb or a noun. A surgeon will suture (stitch-up) an incision with sutures (stiches). For anatomist, a suture is a rigid joint between hard parts. For example, the top of the adult skull has wavy lines running down the middle, and on the sides. These are cranial sutures, and represent where the separate skull bones have fused.