adhere; stick together; implicate
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
(of mucous or serous membranes) to adhere due to inflammation
technicalMedical term describing pathological adhesion of tissues, often post-surgical or inflammatory.
Postoperative intestinal adhesion is a common complication of abdominal surgery.
Inflammation of the peritoneum may cause adhesion between the intestines and the peritoneum.
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The doctor took measures to prevent postoperative tissue adhesion.
verb
(of objects) to stick together
Describes physical adhesion of objects due to moisture, glue, or pressure.
These sheets of paper got damp and stuck together.
Please carefully separate the stamps that are stuck together.
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The glue made these two wooden boards stick together very firmly.
verb
to involve; to implicate; to have connections with
Metaphorical usage indicating abstract connections or implications, often in negative contexts.
This matter has no connection whatsoever with them.
I don't want to get involved in this kind of trouble.
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There seems to be some connection between these two cases.