FISSURE-NEEDLE
\fˈɪʃənˈiːdə͡l], \fˈɪʃənˈiːdəl], \f_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n_ˈiː_d_əl]\
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A spiral needle for bringing together the lips of a wound; being turned round its axis it catches each lip alternately, and it is so made as to be able to introduce a thread or wire, which is left in the place when the needle is withdrawn.
By Daniel Lyons
