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knot (not)
2. in anatomy, a knoblike swelling or protuberance. primitive knot see under node. surgeon's knot , surgical knot a knot in which the thread is passed twice through the first loop.
knot [not] 1. an intertwining of the ends or parts of one or more threads, sutures, or strips of cloth. 2. in anatomy, a knoblike swelling or protuberance. surgeon's knot (surgical knot) a knot in which the thread is passed twice through the first loop and once through the second loop in square knot fashion. ![]() From Dorland's, 2000. surgeon's knot same as a square knot except that the first throw is a double one. It is more secure than a square and holds its position better for the second throw. It is often reinforced by a third single throw.
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