noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-removal of stitches; self-extraction of sutures
Primarily used in veterinary contexts when an animal removes its own stitches after surgery. Can also refer to a human patient removing sutures without medical assistance, though this usage is less common.
See also: 抜糸
術後は自己抜糸を防ぐため、エリザベスカラーを装着してください。
After surgery, please put an Elizabethan collar on your pet to prevent self-removal of stitches.
The cat licked the wound and pulled out its own stitches.