union
[ūn´yun] the growing together of tissues separated by injury, as of the ends of a fractured bone, or of the edges of a wound; see also
healing.
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un·ion
(yūn'yŭn), 1. Joining or amalgamation of two or more bodies.
2. Structural adhesion or growing together of the edges of a wound.
3. Healing of a fracture represented by the development of continuity between fractured fragments.
[L. unus, one]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
un·ion
(yūn'yŭn) 1. The joining or amalgamation of two or more bodies.
2. The structural adhesion or growing together of the edges of a wound.
[L. unus, one]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
un·ion
(yūn'yŭn) 1. Joining or amalgamation of two or more bodies.
2. Structural adhesion or growing together of the edges of a wound.
3. Healing of a fracture represented by the development of continuity between fractured fragments.
[L. unus, one]
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