knot

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.

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primitive knot  see under node.

surgeon's knot , surgical knot a knot in which the thread is passed twice through the first loop.

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knot (nt)

n.

1. A compact intersection of interlaced material, as of cord, ribbon, or rope.

2. A protuberant growth or swelling in a tissue, such as a gland.

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knot

1. an intertwining of the ends or parts of one or more threads, sutures, or strips of cloth. See square knot, granny knot, half-hitch knot, packet knot and surgeon's knot.

2. in anatomy, a knob-like swelling or protuberance.

Types of knots. By permission from Fossum TW, Small Animal surgery, Mosby, 2001