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seton

/ˈsiːtən/

Meanings
noun
A few silk threads or horsehairs, or a strip of linen etc., introduced beneath the skin by a knife or needle, so as to induce suppuration; also, the issue so formed.

Examples :

"The veterinarian inserted a seton into the horse's leg to drain the abscess and promote healing. "
medicine body anatomy

Related Words

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introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration promote

promote verb

/pɹəˈməʊt/ /pɹəˈmoʊt/

To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

"He promoted his clerk to office manager."

Illustration needle

needle noun

/ˈniː.dl/

A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.

"The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button."

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inserted verb

/ɪnˈsɜːtɪd/ /ɪnˈsɝtɪd/

To put in between or into.

"In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card."

Illustration abscess

abscess noun

/ˈæbsɛs/

A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

"The dentist found an abscess near my tooth and said it needed to be treated to prevent the infection from spreading. "

Illustration induce

induce verb

/ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"The teacher's passionate speech induced the students to volunteer for the community cleanup. "

Illustration veterinarian

veterinarian noun

/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/

A medical doctor who treats animals.

"The family took their sick cat to the veterinarian for a check-up. "

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beneath adverb

/bɪˈniːθ/

Below or underneath.

"The books were stacked neatly beneath the desk. "

Illustration threads

threads noun

/θɹɛdz/

A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.

"My grandmother uses colorful threads to sew patches on my jeans. "

Illustration strip

strip noun

/stɹɪp/

A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.

"The countries were in dispute over the ownership of a strip of desert about 100 metres wide."

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formed verb

/fɔːmd/ /fɔɹmd/

To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

"The children formed a circle to play duck, duck, goose. "

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healing noun

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/

The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.

"The doctor said the healing of my broken arm will take about six weeks. "