adhesion

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder Zustand des Anhaftens, Klebens oder Zusammenhaftens bezeichnet; in der Medizin häufig für krankhafte Verwachsungen von Geweben oder fibröse Narbenstränge, die normalerweise getrennte Strukturen verbinden. Es kann auch die Eigenschaft von Oberflächen meinen, aneinander zu haften, oder die feste Unterstützung einer Sache oder politischen Partei.

A noun referring to the process or state of sticking or being stuck together, often used in medical contexts to describe the abnormal union of bodily tissues or a fibrous band of scar tissue binding normally separate structures. It can also refer to the property of surfaces sticking together or faithful support for a cause or political party.

1. Abnormal tissue unionC1formalmedical

   An abnormal union of bodily tissues, most commonly occurring in the abdomen.

   Adhäsion

   • The patient developed abdominal adhesions after surgery.
   • Adhesions can cause chronic pain and bowel obstruction.
   • The surgeon carefully removed the adhesions during the operation.

2. Fibrous scar bandC1formalmedical

   A fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures.

   Fibroser Adhäsionsstrang

   • The adhesion formed between the liver and the diaphragm.
   • Pelvic adhesions are a common cause of infertility.
   • The MRI revealed extensive adhesions in the joint.

3. Sticking propertyB2formalscientific

   The property of sticking together, such as glue to wood, or the joining of surfaces of different composition.

   Haftung

   • The adhesion of the paint to the metal surface was excellent.
   • Scientists study the adhesion of cells to biomaterials.
   • The glue's adhesion strength was tested under various conditions.

   Synonymeadherenceadhesivenessstickinesstackiness

   Antonymeseparation

4. B2formal

   Faithful support for a cause, political party, or religion.

   Treue Unterstützung

   • His adhesion to the party's principles never wavered.
   • The group's adhesion to the cause inspired others to join.
   • Her adhesion to traditional values shaped her decisions.

   Synonymeadherenceallegianceattachmentcommitmentdevotionfidelityloyalty

   Antonymeapostasybetrayaldefectiondisloyaltyrebellionrevolttreachery