The process of bringing wound edges together using sutures is known as?

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

Answer: (D)

Bringing wound edges together with sutures is called approximation. When edges are approximated, the margins are aligned so the tissue can heal neatly, often by primary intention, which supports faster healing and less scarring. Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, not the act of closing the wound. An abscess is a pus-filled pocket from infection, and an absorbable suture is a type of suture material that dissolves over time, not the process of closing the wound.