adhesions

[US]/[əˈdiːʃənz]/
[UK]/[ædˈhiːʒənz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of adhering; attachment.; Medical: Bands of scar tissue that form between tissues or organs.; Loyalty; allegiance.; Support; adherence to a belief or cause.

Phrases & Collocations

adhesion problems

checking adhesions

strong adhesions

adhesion failure

preventing adhesions

adhesion testing

adhesion strength

increased adhesions

assessing adhesions

surface adhesions

Example Sentences

the surgeon carefully removed the plaques and adhesions from the heart valve.

post-operative adhesions can sometimes cause chronic abdominal pain.

preventing adhesions after surgery is a key goal in many procedures.

adhesions formed between the bowel loops can lead to bowel obstruction.

the use of anti-adhesion barriers is becoming more common in laparoscopy.

scar tissue and adhesions can restrict organ movement and function.

minimizing adhesions is crucial for successful abdominal surgery recovery.

we investigated the formation of adhesions following laparoscopic surgery.

adhesions can be a significant cause of small bowel obstruction.

the patient reported experiencing adhesions after their previous surgery.

adhesions often develop after inflammation or injury to tissues.

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