Coping

coping /cop·ing/ (kop´ing) a thin, metal covering or cap, such as the plate of metal applied over the prepared crown or root of a tooth prior to attaching an artificial crown.

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Coping

In psychology, a term that refers to a person's patterns of response to stress. Some patterns of coping may lower a person's risk of developing Stockholm syndrome in a hostage situation.

Mentioned in: Stockholm Syndrome

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coping (thimble) (kō´ping),

n a thin metal covering or cap over a prepared tooth.

coping, parallel,

n a casting placed over an implant abutment to make it parallel to other natural or implant abutments.

coping, transfer,

n a covering or cap, made of metal, acrylic resin, or other material used to position a die in an impression.