In place of a pin suture, silver wire, catgut, or strong linen thread may be used in the way of an ordinary suture.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
4. suture forceps or needle holder, for passing needles through thick and dense tissues.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Pod compressed, with 7 or more seeds inserted on the superior suture and separated from each other by fleshy divisions.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera