Adhesion 01


Adhesion 01 : (1) (Phys) The tendency of matter to stick or cling to other matter. Cf: adsorption, sorption, cohesion. Note: In physics, adhesion and cohesion are different aspects of intermolecular attraction. Cohesion cccurs within the same body; adhesion occurs between adjacent bodies and increases with closeness of contact. Cohesion exists in gases and liquids, but is less than in solids. (2) (Med) The growing together of previously separated tissues, particularly after surgery
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