CATAPLASIS
\kˈatɐplˌasiz], \kˈatɐplˌasiz], \k_ˈa_t_ɐ_p_l_ˌa_s_i_z]\
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The act of besmearing or overlaying with plaster.
By Robley Dunglison
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interrupted suture
- See cut. series of stitches each separately tied. A s. formed by single stitches inserted separately, needle being usually passed through one lip from without inward, and the other within outward.