noun
abnormal union of bodily tissues
Examples
- most common in the abdomen
noun
a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
noun
the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
Synonyms
Examples
- the mutual adhesiveness of cells
- a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion
noun
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
Synonyms
Examples
- attachment to a formal agenda
- adherence to a fat-free diet
- the adhesion of Seville was decisive