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abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures adhesiveness: the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition attachment: faithful support for a religion or cause or political party
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A band of tissue, such as scar tissue, that sticks to other structures such as the abdominal wall.
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The force that resists the separation of two bodies in contact (BS 5168). Var. Adhesive (R adeziv, lipici)
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abnormal adherence of collagen fibers to surrounding structures during immobilization following trauma or as a complication of surgery which restricts normal elasticity of the structures involved.
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The union of two opposing tissue surfaces (often in reference to the sides of a wound). Also refers to scar tissue strands that can form in the area of a previous operation, frequently after abdominal surgery.
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