adhesion

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'état de collage ou d'adhérence entre des surfaces, souvent employé en contexte médical pour décrire une fusion anormale de tissus corporels ou une bande de tissu fibreux cicatriciel reliant des structures normalement séparées. Il peut aussi se référer à la propriété des surfaces de se coller ou à un soutien fidèle à une cause ou à un parti politique.

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.

   Adhérence (chirurgicale)

   • 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.

   Bride fibreuse

   • 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.

   Adhésion (propriété de coller)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadherenceadhesivenessstickinesstackiness

   Antonymesseparation

4. B2formal

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

   Adhésion (soutien fidèle)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadherenceallegianceattachmentcommitmentdevotionfidelityloyalty

   Antonymesapostasybetrayaldefectiondisloyaltyrebellionrevolttreachery