Synonyms for coaptation
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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).
Forms
- Plural
- coaptations → approximations…
Example sentences
- approximation It's not the exact value, but rather an approximation.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| coaptation | rising | |
| approximation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 13 letters
- approximation5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (approximation5 = 5 syllables).