1. bands of scar tissue that abnormally connect organs or body parts that are normally separate
Usage: medical
2. the process or state of sticking firmly to something

Examples

• The surgeon found adhesions between the liver and intestine.
• Abdominal adhesions can cause pain and digestive problems.
• Post-surgical adhesions are a common complication.
• The adhesions made the second operation more difficult.
• Strong adhesions formed between the metal surfaces.
• The tape’s adhesions to the wall were permanent.
• Chemical adhesions bonded the materials together.