coaptation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of coaptation
1555–65; < Late Latin coaptātiōn-, stem of coaptātiō; see coapt, -ation
Example Sentences
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“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 • Nov. 25, 2020
The difficulty of reduction and coaptation in this accident, and the probability of bony deposits, as of ringbones, resulting in lameness, are circumstances which tend to discourage a favorable prognosis.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
A simple fracture occurring in a bone where the ends can be firmly secured in coaptation presents the most favorable condition for successful treatment.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
When coaptation has been effected it must be retained by the external application of an adhesive mixture, with splints and bandages around the chest.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The fragments having been freed, and any shortening of the limb corrected in this way, the broken ends are moulded into position—a process termed coaptation.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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