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knotless

knotless

4.6
A stitch or device that holds tissue without tied loops to reduce irritation
  • adjective
  • /ˈnɑt.ləs/
  • Specialized
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  • With a knotless connector, the assembly of the medical device is easier and faster.
  • knotless tapered
  • knotless tapered leader

Examples

  • Knotted and knotless polyethylene have recently gained attention and are believed to be stronger, perform more efficiently, and reduce fuel consumption and bycatch (Fritchey, 1989).

    Academic text (1995)

  • The surgeon used a knotless suture technique to close the wound quickly and securely.

  • This new knotless fishing line is ideal for anglers who prefer a more straightforward setup.

Antonyms

knotty
3 7.0

Full of hard lumps and tangles, for example in wood or hair

How Secure

secure
86 3.3
to clamp
47 3.3
knotless
  • Specialized
4.6
tied
1.0
loose
155 1.0

Surface Forms

knotless positive

Morphology

knotless = knot (transparent) = knot + less

In medical usage the adjective still means 'without knots', a direct logical extension of the base.

Etymology

Knotless comes from the parts knot and -less, with knot a 'tied lump' and -less meaning 'without'. That is why a knotless suture or anchor holds securely 'without' a bulky tied knot that might irritate tissue.