stitch
/stɪt͡ʃ/noun
A short piece of thread that a doctor sews through the skin to close a cut or wound.
Example sentences
- “The cut on his chin needed six stitches.”
- “The nurse will take your stitches out next week.”
- “She felt only a small pinch as the doctor put in each stitch.”
Usually plural: you 'get' or 'need' stitches and later 'have them removed'. A 'stitch' is also a sudden sharp pain in your side when running.
Related words
plasterA building material that goes on walls and ceilings as a wet paste and hardens into a smooth, solid layer; it is usually based on gypsum, lime, or cement.needleA very thin, sharp, hollow piece of metal that a doctor or nurse uses to give an injection or take blood.ointmentA thick, oily cream, usually containing medicine, that you rub on the skin to treat or soothe it.syringeA medical instrument with a needle, a tube for holding liquid, and a plunger, used for injecting or drawing out fluids.antibioticA substance that kills bacteria or stops similar microorganisms from growing.crutchA support, usually fitted under the armpit, that helps an injured person walk by taking weight off a leg. 