ADHESION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen

Categories: Pathology

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures

Categories: Scar tissue

Synonyms

Adhesiveness, Adherence, Attachment, Bond, Adhesion

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "adhesion" comes from French adhésion.

🧩 Fun Fact

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.