adhesion

noun

• 1the action or process of adhering to a surface or object:the adhesion of the gum strip to the paper
• the frictional grip of wheels, shoes, etc. on a surface:the sole unit provides good adhesion for walking on all surfaces
• Physics the sticking together of particles of different substances.
• allegiance to a particular person, party, or set of ideas:he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to Say’s law

• 2 Medicine an abnormal adhering of surfaces due to inflammation or injury: [count noun]:endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions