Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'suture'

English Word: suture

Key Russian Translations:

• шов /ʂof/ - [Formal, Medical term]

Frequency: Medium (Common in medical and professional contexts, but not in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves specialized vocabulary; learners should have basic medical terminology knowledge)

Pronunciation (Russian):

шов: /ʂof/

Note on шов: The 'ш' sound is a voiceless retroflex fricative, similar to the 'sh' in 'shoe' but with a more rolled or palatal quality. Be careful with the vowel 'o', which is short and unstressed in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A stitch or thread used in surgery to hold tissues together.

Translation(s) & Context:

• шов - Used in formal medical contexts, such as describing surgical procedures.

Usage Examples:

• Врачи наложили шов на рану после операции.

  Doctors placed a suture on the wound after the surgery.

• Шов был снят через неделю, чтобы избежать инфекции.

  The suture was removed after a week to prevent infection.

• В современной медицине используются растворимые швы для внутренних операций.

  In modern medicine, dissolvable sutures are used for internal surgeries.

• Хирург аккуратно наложил шов, чтобы минимизировать рубцы.

  The surgeon carefully placed the suture to minimize scarring.

• Шов на коже пациента зажил без осложнений.

  The suture on the patient's skin healed without complications.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Шов" is a masculine noun in the second declension. It follows regular patterns for Russian nouns, with changes based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions:

Note: This noun does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: сшивание (sshyvaniye) - More general term for the act of stitching; шовный материал (shovnyy material) - Refers specifically to suture materials in a professional context.
• Antonyms: разрыв (razryv) - Meaning 'tear' or 'rupture', as it is the opposite of joining tissues.

Related Phrases:

• хирургический шов - Surgical suture; commonly used in medical discussions to specify types of stitches in operations.
• растворимый шов - Dissolvable suture; refers to stitches that dissolve over time, often in contexts of modern surgical techniques.
• наложить шов - To apply a suture; a phrase used when describing the action of stitching in emergency or surgical scenarios.

Usage Notes:

"Шов" directly corresponds to the English "suture" in medical contexts, but it is primarily used in formal or professional settings, such as hospitals or medical literature. Avoid using it in casual conversation, as it may sound overly technical. When choosing between translations, "шов" is the most precise for surgical stitches, while related terms like "сшивание" might be used for broader sewing actions. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the case required by the sentence structure, as Russian nouns inflect based on their role.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "шов" with "шить" (to sew), leading to misuse in sentences like "Я шов рану" instead of "Я зашил рану".

  Correct: "Врачи наложили шов" (Doctors placed a suture). Explanation: "Шов" is a noun, not a verb; use "наложить шов" for the action to maintain accuracy.

• Error: Incorrect declension, e.g., using "шов" in the genitive case as "шов" instead of "шва".

  Correct: "Отсутствие шва" (Absence of a suture). Explanation: Always check the case; genitive requires "шва" to indicate possession or relation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and medical practice, terms like "шов" reflect the influence of Soviet-era healthcare systems, where surgical precision was emphasized. While not carrying specific cultural connotations beyond its medical use, it highlights the importance of advanced medical care in Russian society, often discussed in public health contexts.

Related Concepts:

• операция
• хирургия
• раны