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apposition

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apposition /ap·po·si·tion/ (ap″o-zish´un) juxtaposition; the placing of things in proximity; specifically, the deposition of successive layers upon those already present, as in cell walls.apposi´tional
ap·po·si·tion (p-zshn)
n.
1. The putting in contact of two parts or substances.
2. The condition of being placed or fitted together.
3. The growth of successive layers of a cell wall.

appo·sition·al adj.
appo·sition·al·ly adv.

apposition
[ap′əsish′ən]
Etymology: L, apponere, to put to
the placement of objects in proximity, as in the layering of tissue cells or juxtaposition of facing surfaces side-by-side.

apposition [ap″o-zish´un]
the placement or position of adjacent structures or parts so that they can come into contact.

apposition (ap´zish´n),
n 1. the condition of being placed or fitted together; juxtaposition; coaptation.
n 2. a layered formation of a firm or hard tissue such as cartilage, bone, enamel, dentin, and cementum.

apposition
the placement or position of adjacent structures or parts so that they can come into contact.


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