Associations to the word «Coaptation»

Wiktionary

COAPTATION, noun. The bringing together of two parts to form a seamless whole; used especially of a dislocated joint or a broken bone
COAPTATION SPLINT, noun. (medicine) A short splint, used with a longer one that covers the entire limb, that prevents the ends of a fractured bone from overriding
COAPTATION SUTURE, noun. (medicine) A superficial suture of the skin only

Wise words

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