overlap

overlap definition - medical

o·ver·lap (ōˈvər-lăpˌ)

noun
  1. A part or portion of a structure that extends or projects over another.
  2. The suturing of one layer of tissue above or under another layer to provide additional strength, often used in dental surgery.
verb (ōˌvər-lăpˈ)
  1. To lie over and partly cover something.
  2. To perform a surgical overlap.

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