Coaptation refers to the process of bringing two or more things together, especially the edges of a wound or a broken bone. Some synonyms for coaptation include apposition, approximation, closure, and junction. Apposition is the placement of two objects close to each other. Approximation is the process of bringing two things close to each other, often used in reference to surgical procedures. Closure refers to the act of closing or sealing a wound, while junction describes the point at which two things meet or connect. Other related words include fusion, integration, and connection. All of these terms describe the act of uniting separate parts into a whole.