U, U
\jˈuː], \jˈuː], \j_ˈuː]\
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letter (pl. Us, U\'s). U-bolt, -tube, &c., (shaped like U). Abbreviations (1): United, as U.K. (Kingdom), United States (States, i.e. of America), United Statesa. (States of America, States Army), United Statesn. (States Navy); Utah, U.T. (Territory). Abbreviations (2): ult. (imo); Univ. (ersity); Ut. (ah).
By Sir Augustus Henry
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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.