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Definition of Adhesion
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Adhesion: The union of two opposing tissue surfaces. This term is often used to refer to the sides of a wound, as well as to scar tissue strands that can form at the site of a previous operation, such as within the abdomen after a laparotomy.
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