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co·ap·ta·tion (kō′ap tā′s̸hən)

noun

the joining or adjusting of parts to each other, as of the ends of a broken bone

Etymology: LL(Ec) coaptatio, an accurate joining together < coaptare, to fit, adjust < L co-, together + aptare, to fit, adapt, freq. of apere, to fasten (see apt): coined by Augustine to transl. Gr harmonia: see harmony

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