adhesion

• 指粘连或黏附的过程或状态；在医学上常指身体组织异常粘连或连接通常分离结构的纤维性粘连带，也指表面相互黏附的特性，或对某项事业或政党的忠实支持。

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.

   粘连

   • 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.

   粘连

   • 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.

   粘附

   • 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.

   同义词adherenceadhesivenessstickinesstackiness

   反义词separation

4. B2formal

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

   忠实支持

   • 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.

   同义词adherenceallegianceattachmentcommitmentdevotionfidelityloyalty

   反义词apostasybetrayaldefectiondisloyaltyrebellionrevolttreachery