The molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact. See Cohesion.
Union of surface, normally separate, by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
The ability of two materials to be held together at the molecular level. Normally created by use of an adhesive such as double-sided tape or glue. Can also refer to magnetic adhesion, or mechanical adheion by suction, Velcro,etc.
A fusion or sticking together of surfaces.
Adhesion happens when paint attaches by drying and remains fixed on the surface without blistering, flaking, cracking or being removed by tape. Proper adhesion with fabric paints is achieved by heat fixing or addition of a " No Heat Fixative".
Property of a coating or a sealant to bond to the surface of some material.
scar tissue from previous injuries, infections or endometriosis that forms in and around reproductive organs, possibly interfering with reproductive capability.
The bond between a rubber surface and a nonrubber surface (e. g., metal, concrete); the strength of the bond between two uncured rubber surfaces or plies.
The molecular force of attraction or bond between any adhesive and the surface with which it is in contact. The strength of the attraction or bond is determined by the surface energy of the material. PSAs' measure of performance is expressed in ounces or pounds per inch width as it is pulled at a 180 angle at the rate of 12 inches per minute, usually off of a polished stainless steel panel.
Scar tissue attaching or abnormally connecting, covering or distorting organs, such as the tubes, ovaries or other internal organs, limiting their movement and possibly causing infertility and pain.
a band of scar tissue that connects two surfaces of the body that is normally separate.
Quality of bond between plating and substrate
The force which holds together two bodies placed in close contact with each other.
quality of an element's ability to stick to another material
How well paint sticks to a surface.
The force of attraction between different substances, such as glass and water. See cohesion.
Sticking two surfaces together by chemical or mechanical means.
Physical Properties and Testing State in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial bonds.The property of a sealant to stick to a given substrate.
The union of two opposing tissue surfaces (often in reference to the sides of a wound). Also refers to scar tissue strands that can form in the area of a previous operation, frequently after abdominal surgery.
Condition in which unlike substances stick to each other.
Sticking together. The abnormal joining of living tissues.
The ability of a floor finish to adhere to the substrate by physical or chemical means.
an abnormal sticking together of organs or tissues, sometimes resulting in obstructions requiring surgery.
That property of a sealant/compound that measures its ability to bond to a surface on which it is applied
The state in which two surfaces are held together by inter-surface forces which may consist of electronic forces, interlocking (mechanical) action, or both.
The abnormal joining of adjacent tissues following infection or other inflammation. This is often used to refer to fallopian tubes that can develop adhesions and prevent conception.
Adhesion is the strength of the bond of the coating to the substrate. Adhesion can be measured in several ways, such as: Daimler-Benz Adhesion test (see), Scratch Adhesion test (see), Tape test (see), and Stud-pull-off test (see). (empty)
A bond produced between a pressure sensitive adhesive and a surface.
The force of attraction between unlike molecules.
scar tissue that develops on the site of an infection, inflammation, or surgical incision and that can prevent normal egg or sperm passage and/or interfere with zygote implantation.
The process of bonding two or more things together.
abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
a band of fibrous scar tissue adhering to the endometrial lining, which may interfere with fertility or pregnancy
a band of scar tissue that binds parts of your tissue together SCAR TIS
a band of scar tissue that binds together two anatomic surfaces which are normally separated from each other
a band of scar tissue that causes the bowel to attach to the abdominal wall or other organs
a band of scar tissue that joins two separate anatomic surfaces together
an abnormal condition in which body tissues are united by fibrous tissues
an internal band of scar tissue that abnormally holds the scar against adjacent structures
a type of scar that forms an abnormal connection between two parts of the body
The strength of the bond between a coating and its substrate which is measured as the force per unit area required to separate them.
All the forces which exists to join two similar or dissimilar materials in contact.
An abnormal sticking together of surfaces covered by membranes. These can be fine “cobweb” like or thick and dense, and can interfere with the movement of ovaries, tubes and bowel.
The state in which two surfaces are held together by inter-facial forces; e.g. bond formed by contact between an adhesive and a surface.
Scar tissue that forms on the external surface of the intestine causing it to adhere to an adjacent structure. Adhesions may cause partial obstructions by deforming part of the intestinal tract or interfering with peristalsis. Adhesions may form after an abdominal operation.
Scarring that binds together affected surfaces of the tissues inside the abdomen or uterus.
The attachment between two surfaces or coatings i.e. the primer improves the adhesion of the paint to the surface.
The property of a lubricant that causes it to cling or adhere to a solid surface. Wear occurring when surfaces contact, weld together and shear off.
The amount of attachment or holding strength between finish and the layer underneath.
The ability of dry paint to attach to and remain fixed on the surface without blistering, flaking, cracking or being removed by tape. Mechanical Adhesion - An interlocking of two materials because of shape, texture, etc. causing the two materials to remain affixed one to the other. Also known as tooth.
the characteristic of different molecules to stick together.
the sticking together of molecules of different substances, such as water adhering to paper
An internal growth of scar tissue that may occur following abdominal surgery.
A word meaning to stick or bond together. A floor finish needs to bond securely to the floor. Poor adhesion of a floor finish can cause peeling, flaking and powdering.
Adhesion is a molecular attraction that holds the surfaces of two substances in contact. For example, sticky soils adhere or stick to the hard surfaces found in restrooms. Adhesion makes cleaning difficult. The adhesion of the soil to surface must be broken to completely remove the sticky soil.
A firm or steady contact between two surfaces. In rubber, generally it applies to the "grab" of rubber to rubber or rubber to metal, fabric, plastics or other components of a finished product.
The bond between an adhesive and a surface. Peel adhesion is measured by applying a tape specimen to a smooth stainless steel surface. The tension required to peel the tape from the steel yields a measurable adhesion value which is expressed in English units (oz./1") or metric units (Newtons).
ability of materials to stick (adhere) to each other.
The property of one material to remain attached to another; a measure of the bonding strength of the interface between film deposit and the surface which receives the deposit; the surface receiving the deposit may be another film or substrate.
Bond achieved between surfaces resulting from either chemical or mechanical bonding.
Fibrous tissue that abnormally binds organs or other body parts. It is usually the result of inflammation or abnormal healing of a surgical wound.
The property of a substance (in our case, cohesive soil) to "stick", "cling", or "adhere" to a solid structural element such as a concrete pier or pile, and thus establish a resistance to shearing movement between the soil mass and the structural element.
Adhesion: A binding force that holds together molecules of substances whose surfaces are in contact or near proximity
is the force between unlike molecules, such as those of a wet paint film added over a drier layer or between the ground and an under painting. The under layer is partially dry ("closed") so the adhesive quality of the medium/paint mixture adheres wet layers one onto another to create a painting.
abnormal adherence of collagen fibers to parts that are usually serperated. This is usually associated with wound healing – especially following surgery.
Bonding strength. Molecular attraction to the substrate surface to which a powder coating is applied. A condition where one material is attached to another by means of surface attraction.Adhesion is affected by the condition of the surface to be coated, by the closeness of contact and molecular forces. The surface being coated should allow a certain amount of penetration, be chemically clean, be hard, not too smooth and non-porous, to achieve good adhesion.
Bonding strength. Attraction of coating to the surface to which it is applied. Property that causes one material to stick to another. (Adhesion is affected by the condition of the surface to be coated, by closeness of contact, as well as by molecular forces of unlike substances. The surface being coated should allow a certain amount of penetration, be chemically clean, not too smooth, and be hard, or non-porous, to achieve good adhesion.)
scar tissue in the abdomen, usually results from an infection or other tissue damage.
The state of two components being joined or bonded together.
The state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces which may be chemical or mechanical in nature or both; frequently called bonding.
The property causing one material to stick to another.
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In infertility, the sticking of ovaries, tubes, uterus, bowel and abdominal lining to one or more of each other so as to affect fertility. May follow pelvic surgery, tubal infections or endometriosis.
The sticking together of substances that are in contact with one another.
the sticking of the gasket material to either or both flanges of a mechanical assembly.
scar tissue: fibrous bands that cause surrounding organs or tissue to adhere abnormally.
In comparing caulks, adhesion measures a caulk's ability to stick to another object, such as wood. The adhesion of some caulks may be reduced if a wood has been treated with a preservative. Adhesive—High-performance glue used to adhere wood or other building components. May be used as a sealant in log homes.
the strength of bond between cured rubber surfaces or a cured rubber surface and a non-rubber surface.
Scar composed of band-like tissue, attached to organ surfaces, capable of connecting, covering or distorting organs, such as tubes, ovaries, uterus, and bowel.
A bond established upon contact between two surfaces. Normally requires a minimum of 24 hours for ultimate adhesion.
The phenomenon by which one material is attached to another by means of surface attraction.
the bond between a wet plaster or render mix and the backing to which it is to be applied.
The sticking of ovaries, tubes, uterus, bowel and abdominal lining to one another. Adhesions affects the normal movement of these organs and can cause infertility. They can be due to pelvic surgery, tubal infections or endometriosis.
(1) A sticking (to something) or being stuck together. (2) The force that holds together the molecules of unlike substances.
a band of scar tissue that joins normally separated internal body structures, most often after surgery, inflammation, or injury in the area.
the state in which two surfaces are held together by interracial forces which may consist of molecular forces or interlocking action, or both.
The state in which two surfaces are held together by chemical or physical forces, or both, with the aid of an adhesive.
The ability of two materials to be held together at the molecular level, usually created through the use of an adhesive. May also occur through suction.
The state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces; measure of the strength with which one material sticks to another.
Fibrous scar tissue formation, or fibrin matrix, that forms between tissues or organs following injury associated with surgical procedures. Such injuries include ischemia, foreign body reaction, hemorrhage, abrasion, incision, and infection-related inflammation.
the molecular attraction asserted between the surfaces of bodies in contact. Compare cohesion.
The molecular force holding together two different substances that are in contact, as water in the pore spaces of a rock.
Degree of attachment between a coating film and the underlying material to which it is in contact. The two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces which may consist of valence forces or interlocking action. Syn. Adherence
Abnormal joining of parts to each other, usually by scar tissue.
A life insurance policy is a contract of adhesion because buyers must adhere to the terms of the contract already in existence. They have no opportunity to negotiate terms, rates, values, etc.
The ability of a dry paint film or sealant to remain attached to the surface. Adhesion is probably the single most important property of a paint or sealant.
Scar tissue that binds connecting surfaces; often causes complications, such as pain or constipation, in a postsurgical patient.
The ability of molecules of one substance to adhere to a different substance.
Scar tissue occurring in the abdominal cavity, fallopian tubes, or inside the uterus. Adhesions can interfere with transport of the egg and implantation of the embryo in the uterus.
Refers to the ability of a paint film or coating to attach itself to a surface.
The property of a paint film that enables it to stick to a surface.
The ability of a material to stick to the surface to which it is applied.
The state in which two surfaces are held together at an interface by forces or interlocking action or both.
Bonding strength. The attraction of a coating to the surface to which it is applied.
An adhesion is the scar tissue that connects organs in the abdominal cavity. Adhesions are abnormal connections and result from infections, inflammation or prior surgery. close window
The property of forming a steady or firm attachment.
A property of soil which causes the particles to stick together.
The ability of dry paint to remain on the surface without blistering, flaking or cracking. Adhesion is probably the single most important property of paint. Wet adhesion, the ability of dry paint to adhere to the surface in spite of wet conditions, is particularly important for exterior house paints.
Intermolecular forces which hold matter together. Also applied to the sticking together of a particle to a surface, a fibber or another particle. The main factors affecting adhesion of particles are 1) London-van der waals forces which are electrical in origin, 2) Electrostatic forces and 3) Surface tension due to films of moisture on particles or on the surface. Other factors influencing adhesion are the nature of the surfaces, Surface contaminants, particle size, shape and roughness and time of contact.
the chemical or mechanical bonding (strength) of one material to another material
the attraction between molecules that causes matter to cling to or stick to other matter
Term for the bond between a rubber surface and a non-rubber surface.
The property of a coating or sealant to bond to the surface to which it is applied.
web-like growths of scar tissue, which is a common cause of pain associated with Endometriosis. They can bind any of the pelvic organs to one another; may be caused by surgery, injury as well as endometriosis and commonly causes pelvic pain
The bond produced by contact between a pressure sensitive adhesive and surface.
Adhesion is the ability of a substance to attach and remain fixed to the surface.
The molecular force of attraction between unlike materials. The strength of attraction is determined by the surface energy of the material. The higher the surface energy the greater the molecular attraction, the lower the surface energy the weaker the attractive force.
the joining of two dissimilar surfaces together in such a way that it takes considerable force to separate them, sometimes so much force that one or the other of the joined materials fails cohesively rather than at their interface
The union between a coating film and the material with which it is in contact. The latter may be another film of paint (intercoat adhesion) or any other material such as wood.
This is a characteristic of a unilateral contract which is offered on a "take it or leave it" basis. Most insurance policies are contracts of "adhesion," because the terms are drawn up by the insurer and the insured simply "adheres." For this reason ambiguous provisions are often interpreted by courts in favor of the insured. Contrast with Manuscript Policy. (G)
An abnormal attachment of adjacent tissues by bands, scars or masses of fibrous tissue.
The state of being attached or joined.
The abnormal union of body tissues that are normally separate (similar to scar tissue).
scar tissue in bands attached to various internal body parts, capable of connecting, covering or distorting organs such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries or bowel
A union of two surfaces that are normally separate.
Adhesion means the forces that act between two different substances' molecules, or the sticking of two bodies of substances to one another. When speaking of adhesives, adhesion means the laws of how the adhesive layers stick to the join partners' surface. The processes of adhesion are not totally tackled yet; they are especially complicated because of the fact that the dependencies between the adhesive's systems and the surfaces of the various join partners are highly complex. Also see "friction"
The sticking together or attractive force between two materials in contact. The adhesion that electroless nickel provides to most metals is excellent.
Molecular attraction and contact between the surfaces of two unlike substances or objects.
Molecular attraction that holds the surfaces of unlike substances in contact. For ex- ample, water is attracted to clay particles by adhesion.
Abnormal adherence of collagen fibers to surrounding structures during immobilization following trauma or as a complication of surgery which restricts normal elasticity of the structures involved; or scar tissue which forms after trauma or surgery which can restrict normal motion.
One characteristic of soils or films which causes soils and oils to stick or bond to surfaces making them difficult to remove.
The scar tissue that forms around reproductive organs following a previous injury, infection, or surgery
The bonding forces between two different materials (e.g. between an adhesive and substrate).
The tendency to want to adhere or come together. Water molecules tend to adhere together.
the abnormal formation of a fibrous tissue between two organs, usually as a result of surgery.
becoming or being fixed; normally separate parts are joined together
(1) the attractive force between adjacent surfaces in a frictional contact; (2) the state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces.
A steady or firm attachment established on contact between two surfaces.
The property that causes one material to stick to another. Adhesion is affected by the condition of the surface to be coated and by the closeness of contact, as well as by the molecular forces of the unlike substances. Thus, the surface should allow a certain amount of penetration, should be chemically clean and not too smooth,hard or nonporous for good adhesion.
Fibrous patch holding muscles or other parts together that are normally separated.
Abnormal adherence of collagen fibers within connective tissue to surrounding structures following trauma or stress; or as a result of surgery. Adhesions can restrict the normal elasticity of these structures as well as impair the transfer of electrolytes and other fluids.
The attraction or force which holds unlike molecules together.
Scar tissue that attaches abnormally connecting organs. It can also cover or distort organs, limiting their movement and possibly causing infertility, pain and strangulation of tissue.
With the exception of strippable coatings used for the temporary protection of polished metal, coatings must have good adhesion, sticking to the substrate despite knocks and atmospheric attack. Adhesion on a porous substrate such as paper may require the binder to be partly carried into the substrate to seal it. Substrates should be thoroughly clean for maximum adhesion, and may need a degree of surface roughness to be provided, as, for example, when domestic gloss paint is rubbed down with abrasive paper or steel is shot blasted before coating.
A measurement of the force required to remove a label from a surface.
The degree of attachment or bonding of one substance to another.
The degree of attachment between a coating film and the underlying paint or other material.
The clinging or sticking together of two surfaces. The state in which two surfaces are held together by forces at the interface.
The clinging or sticking together of two surfaces. The ability of an adhesive to stick to a surface.
a union of adjacent organs by scar tissue
The ability of a substrate to accept and retain a finish
The attractive molecular force that tends to hold together unlike bodies where they are in contact. When discussing coatings, adhesion refers to the strength of the bond between the coating and the substrate.
Fibrous scars caused when body tissues that are normally separate are joined. Abdominal adhesions may be painful when stretched, because fibrous tissue is not elastic.
Adheesio Adhesion, bindning Power of an adhesive layer to hold the parts of an assembly together. The two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces which may consist of valence forces or interlocking action. Quantitative tests are available for measuring the adhesive strength under various environmental conditions; measured in units such as psi. For example the bond between ink and paper.
Fibrous band between two structures that are not normally connected.
Scar tissue that can form after surgery or radiotherapy.
A fibrous band hold parts together.
Molecular attraction that holds the surfaces of two substances I contact, such as water and rock particles.
The fusion of two mesenterial layers after damage or irritation of their opposing surfaces; this process restricts relative movement of the organs involved; the binding of a phagocyte to its target.
bands of fibrous tissue, usually resulting from inflammation; act of adhering or sticking.
The ability of a coating to stick to a surface.
Adhesion refers to holding together by new tissue [e.g., scar tissue], produced by inflammation or injury, of two structures which are normally separate. Abdominal adhesions were mentioned in many Cayce readings, particularly in cases of epilepsy. Adhesions may interfere with circulation of blood and lymph and nervous system activity and impulse. Castor oil packs and massage were two of the most frequently recommended therapies for healing adhesions.
The molecular force of attraction or bond between an adhesive and the surface it is applied to. Measured in ounces, pounds or newtons per inch of width.
adhesion is the "sticking" between the paint/primer and the surface being painted.
Attachment of rubber to another surface.
The shear resistance between soil and another material (e.g. steel, concrete or timber; along a pile shaft or beneath a retaining wall). In physics, adhesion is described as ‘the force that holds together molecules or unlike particles within a substance'. (See also cohesion)
The attachment between tires and the road.
The attachment of one body to another body, e.g. a lubricant to a surface.
Binding force of a body to another body, e.g. a lubricant to a surface.
A firm attachment. The molecular attraction exerted between two surfaces in contact, as occurs between the rails and the moving wheels of a train, holding the train to the track.
The power of an ink to stick to the surface on which it was printed. In general, measured by scratching off method, using a fingernail, or a pull-off method using self-adhesive tape (Scotchtape test). The measure of the strength by which two materials bond together.
The sticking of one surface to another. This can occur when scar tissue causes organs or loops of intestine to stick together. Occasionally, these adhesions may produce an intestinal obstruction or other malfunction by twisting or distorting the organ.
The degree of attachment between a coating or topping and the underlying material to which it is in contact (substrate).
A band of tissue, such as scar tissue, that sticks to other structures such as the abdominal wall.
Adhesion is the molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact. It is of particular interest to engineers who wish to stick objects together and to biologists to understand the workings of cells.
Adhesions are abnormal bands of tissue that grow in the human body. They may be thought of as internal scar tissue. In the case of frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) adhesions grow between the shoulder joint surfaces, restricting motion.