HyperDic: adhesion

English > 4 senses of the word adhesion:
NOUNstateadhesionabnormal union of bodily tissues
bodyadhesiona fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
attributeadhesion, adhesiveness, adherence, bondthe property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
actadhesion, attachment, adherencefaithful support for a cause or political party or religion
adhesion > pronunciation
Soundsaedhhiy'zhahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > adhesion: 4 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningAbnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen.
NarrowersymphysisAn abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
synechiaadhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataract
BroaderpathologyAny deviation from a healthy or normal / normal condition
English > adhesion: 4 senses > noun 2, body
MeaningA fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures.
Broaderscar tissueThe connective tissue that forms a scar
English > adhesion: 4 senses > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition.
Example "a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion"
Synonymsadhesiveness, adherence, bond
BroaderstickinessThe property of sticking / sticking to a surface
Spanishadherencia, adhesión, adhesividad
Catalanadherència, adhesió
Verbsadherestick / stick to firmly
adherecome or be in close contact with
English > adhesion: 4 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningFaithful support for a cause or political party or religion.
Example "the adhesion of Seville was decisive"
Synonymsattachment, adherence
Narrowerecclesiasticismexcessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
kabbalism, cabalismadherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
royalismadherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government
traditionalismadherence to tradition (especially in cultural / cultural or religious matters)
BroadersupportAiding the cause or policy or interests of
Spanishadhesión
Catalanadherència
Verbsadherebe a devoted follower or supporter

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