The process of bringing two edges together through the use of sutures or other materials is called?

• A. Approximation
• B. Absorbable suture
• C. Abscess
• D. Inflammation

Answer: (A)

Approximation is the act of bringing two edges of a wound together so they meet when closed, typically using sutures, staples, or adhesives. This alignment is essential because it reduces the gap between edges, distributes tension along the wound, and allows the tissue layers to heal neatly and more quickly. Sutures or other closure methods accomplish the physical joining of the edges. An absorbable suture, on the other hand, describes a type of material used to close the wound and eventually dissolve; an abscess is a pus-filled cavity from infection; inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection. None of those describe the act of bringing wound edges together.