coaptation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The bringing together of two parts to form an approximated positioning; used especially of a dislocated joint (in reference to reduction), a broken bone (in reference to bonesetting), portions of soft tissue (in reference to wound closure or to anastomosis), or heart valve function (wherein good leaflet coaptation is healthy and poor coaptation causes regurgitation/insufficiency).

coaptation coaptations

From coapt + -ation.

approximation

coapt coaptate coaptive

coaptation splint coaptation suture

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