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
