adhesion

Noun
  1. Abnormal union of bodily tissues;
    Most common in the abdomen (synset 114229706)
    is a type of: pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
    subtypes:
    • symphysis - an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
    • synechia - adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness
  2. A fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures (synset 105591658)
    is a type of: scar tissue - the connective tissue that forms a scar; consists of fibroblasts in new scars and collagen fibers in old scars
  3. The property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition (synset 104942705)
    "the mutual adhesiveness of cells"; "a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion"
    is a type of: stickiness - the property of sticking to a surface
    same as: adherence, adhesiveness, bond
  4. Faithful support for a cause or political party or religion (synset 101215372)
    "attachment to a formal agenda"; "adherence to a fat-free diet"; "the adhesion of Seville was decisive"
    is a type of: support - aiding the cause or policy or interests of
    subtypes:
    • ecclesiasticism - excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
    • cabalism, kabbalism - adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
    • royalism - adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government
    • traditionalism - adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)
    same as: adherence, attachment

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