Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coapt

verb
/ˈkoʊ.æpt/
Definition
To bring together or to unite parts that have been separated.
Examples
  • The surgeon needed to coapt the tissue carefully to ensure proper healing.
  • When the two sections of the pipe were coapted, they formed a secure connection.
Meaning
Coapt refers to the act of aligning and joining largely separated parts, especially in a way that restores a certain function or completeness.
Synonyms
  • join
  • unite
  • connect
  • merge