Coapting

/koʊˈæptɪŋ/ gerund

Definition

The present participle of coapt; the act of fitting or bringing parts into precise contact.

Etymology

From coapt + -ing (present participle suffix). Used in ongoing medical descriptions and procedures.

Kelly Says

The action of coapting—carefully aligning tissues—is where surgical artistry meets science, and it's something that happens in operating rooms thousands of times daily.

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