coaptation
/ˌkəʊapˈteɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
1The adaptation or adjustment of things or people to each other: the coaptation of immigrants and native-born citizens
2 Medicine The drawing together of the separated tissue in a wound or fracture.Sciatic nerve epineural coaptation is performed by the trainee with the instructor assisting....
- Generally if a surgical repair is mechanically inadequate, additional coaptation will not improve stability.
- External coaptation is not recommended for these injuries, as these areas are not amenable to bandaging.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from late Latin coaptatio(n-), from the verb coaptare, from co- (from Latin cum 'with, together') + aptare (from aptus 'apt').