coaptation

/kəʊˌæpteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of bringing into apposition or appositional relationship, especially of parts of the body

“The surgeon performed a delicate procedure to restore coaptation between the severed muscle fibers.”

2. noun

a condition of being in apposition or appositional relationship

“The patient’s coaptation of the broken bone required a period of immobilization to heal properly.”

Synonyms

  • apposition
  • positioning

Antonyms

  • displacement