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adhesion /ad·he·sion/ (ad-he´zhun)

1. the property of remaining in close proximity.

2. the stable joining of parts to one another, which may occur abnormally.

3. a fibrous band or structure by which parts abnormally adhere.

interthalamic adhesion a band of gray matter joining the thalami; it develops as a secondary adhesion and is often absent.

primary adhesion healing by first intention.

secondary adhesion healing by second intention.

primary adhesion

n.

See healing by first intention.

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