catgut
[ kat-guht ]
/ ˈkætˌgʌt /
noun
a strong cord made by twisting the dried intestines of animals, as sheep, used in stringing musical instruments and tennis rackets, for surgical sutures, etc.
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British Dictionary definitions for catgut
catgut
/ (ˈkætˌɡʌt) /
noun
a strong cord made from the dried intestines of sheep and other animals that is used for stringing certain musical instruments and sports rackets, and, when sterilized, as surgical ligaturesOften shortened to: gut
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Medical definitions for catgut
catgut
[ kăt′gŭt′ ]
n.
A tough, thin cord made from the treated and stretched intestines of certain animals, especially sheep, and used for surgical ligatures.
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