adhesion

• Substantivo que designa o processo ou estado de aderir ou colar-se, frequentemente usado em contexto médico para descrever a união anormal de tecidos do corpo ou uma faixa fibrosa que conecta estruturas normalmente separadas. Também pode se referir à propriedade de superfícies de se unirem ou ao apoio firme a uma causa ou partido político.

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.

   Aderência

   • 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.

   Aderência fibrosa

   • 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.

   Adesão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadherenceadhesivenessstickinesstackiness

   Antônimosseparation

4. B2formal

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

   Apoio fiel

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadherenceallegianceattachmentcommitmentdevotionfidelityloyalty

   Antônimosapostasybetrayaldefectiondisloyaltyrebellionrevolttreachery