butterfly stitch
Adhesive wound strip
A butterfly stitch is a thin adhesive strip used to hold the edges of a minor wound together, functioning like stitches without needle and thread.
The strips are narrow in the middle and flare at each end—hence the butterfly shape.
Also called a butterfly bandage or Steri-Strip: The cut wasn't deep enough for real stitches, so they used butterfly stitches.
Medical wound closure
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- needlePointed implement for sewing
thread · absorbable · nonabsorbable · sterile · scalpel · wound · anesthesia · knot
Regaining what was lost
- scarPermanent mark from healing
- tissue repairBiological wound healing process
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- wound healingRestoration after injury
inflammation · clotting · scab · granulation · collagen · ointment · antibiotic · dressings
Adhesive wound closure strips
- adhesive stripsSticky wound coverings
- wound closureSealing an open injury
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- cutSeverance or reduction
bandage · tape · gauze · antiseptic · pressure · hemostasis · triage · emergency
Thread-based textile craft
- embroidery flossSix-ply craft thread
- hoopRigid circular frame
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- decorativeServing to beautify
sampler · thread · needle · fabric · crewel · canvas · counted · ornamental
suture
Medical wound closure
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- surgeonPhysician who operates
needle · thread · absorbable · nonabsorbable · sterile · scalpel · wound · anesthesia · knot · suturing
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- scarPermanent mark from healing
- tissue repairBiological wound healing process
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
wound healing · inflammation · clotting · scab · granulation · collagen · ointment · antibiotic · dressings · keloid
steri-strips
Adhesive wound closure strips
- adhesive stripsSticky wound coverings
- wound closureSealing an open injury
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
cut · bandage · tape · gauze · antiseptic · pressure · hemostasis · triage · emergency · gaping
needlework
Thread-based textile craft
- embroidery flossSix-ply craft thread
- hoopRigid circular frame
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
decorative · sampler · thread · needle · fabric · crewel · canvas · counted · ornamental · handwork
- lanyard craftsgimp, boondoggle
butterfly stitchsurgical sutures
Thread closing medical wounds
stitches · sutures · staples · open wound · skin glue
butterfly, butterflies, stitch, stitches, stitched, stitching, stitchery