coapt

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coapt

(ˌkəʊˈæpt) vb (tr) to secure; fit together

co•apt

(koʊˈæpt)

v.t. to join or adjust (separate parts) to one another: to coapt the edges of a wound. [1560–70; < Latin coapt(āre) <aptāre to put into position] co`ap•ta′tion, n.

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	coapt - cause to adhere; "The wounds were coapted"conglutinatefill up, close - fill or stop up; "Can you close the cracks with caulking?"
	2.	coapt - fit tightly and fastenfasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

coapt

enUK

co·apt

(kō'apt), To join or fit together.

coapt

(kō′ăpt) [L. coaptare, to fit together] To bring together, as in suturing a laceration.

coapt

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verb

Synonyms for coapt

verb cause to adhere

Synonyms

conglutinate

Related Words

fill up
close

verb fit tightly and fasten

Related Words

fasten
fix
secure

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