far-and-near suture

far-·and-·near su·ture

an interrupted suture using alternate near and far stitches, used to approximate fascial edges.

far-and-near suture

(fär′ənd-nîr′)

n.

A suture used to approximate fascial edges, in which alternate near and far stitches are used.

far-and-near su·ture

(fahr'and-nēr sū'chŭr)

A suture consisting of alternate near and far stitches, used to approximate fascial edges.