[ədˈhiːʒn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action or process of adhering to a surface or object
(e.g: the adhesion of the gum strip to the paper)

- an abnormal adhering of surfaces due to inflammation or injury
(e.g: endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions)


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Origin:
late 15th century: from French adhésion, from Latin adhaesio(n-), from the verb adhaerere (see adhere)