coaptation

American  

[koh-ap-tey-shuhn] / ˌkoʊ æpˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. a joining or adjustment of parts to one another.

   the coaptation of a broken bone.

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coaptation British  

/ ˌkəʊæpˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the joining or reuniting of two surfaces, esp the ends of a broken bone or the edges of a wound

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Etymology

Origin of coaptation

1555–65; < Late Latin coaptātiōn-, stem of coaptātiō; coapt, -ation

Example Sentences

“If you have one or two get and stay swollen, the coaptation becomes off so the normal squeeze that’s there can be gaping a little bit,” Goldstein explained.

From Slate

Coaptation, ko-ap-tā′shun, n. adaptation of parts to each other.

From Project Gutenberg

For harelip he suggested that stitches should be placed on the mucous surface as well as on the skin surface, after the edges of the cleft had been freshened in order to be brought closely together and held in coaptation.

From Project Gutenberg

When the Fracture is Cross-wise, it must be reduc'd by Extension and contra-Extension; and when it is in length, the Coaptation or bringing together again of the Sides, is only necessary.

From Project Gutenberg

The materials, the parts, the bigness, the shapes, the coaptation; and, in short, the whole structure, number, and way of applying the Instruments, that are made use off to free the Mines from Water?

From Project Gutenberg