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   Ad·he·sion

   /adˈhēZH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of adhering to a surface or object: "the adhesion of the Scotch tape to the paper" Similar stickingadherencegluingfixingfasteningunion
   • ▪ the frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc., on a road, track, or other surface: "the front tires were struggling for adhesion" Similar tractiongrippurchasefrictionresistance
   • ▪ the sticking together of particles of different substances.
   • ▪ allegiance or faithfulness to a particular person, party, or set of ideas: "he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to the old bureaucracy"
   • 2. an abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury: "endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions"

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

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