| adherence | Refers to the ability of bacteria adhere (stick) to host surfaces. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| adherence syndrome | <syndrome> Restriction action of an ocular muscle owing to adhesions between the muscle and its fascial sheath. (05 Mar 2000) |
| adherent | 1. Sticking; clinging; adhering. 2. Attached as an attribute or circumstance. 3. <botany> Congenitally united with an organ of another kind, as calyx with ovary, or stamens with petals. Origin: L. Adhaerens, -entis, p. Pr., cf. F. Adherent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| adherent pericardium | Pericarditis with adhesions between the two pericardial layers, between the pericardium and heart, or between the pericardium and neighboring structures. Synonym: adherent pericardium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| adherent placenta | A placenta that fails to separate cleanly from the uterus after delivery. (05 Mar 2000) |