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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

adhesions

/ædˈhiːʒənz/ noun · British & US
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What does adhesions mean?

noun

Adhesions are abnormal connections or bands of fibrous tissue that form between two normally separate organs or between an organ and the surrounding tissue. They can cause pain, discomfort, and other complications.

Example

"The surgeon carefully removed the adhesions that had formed between the intestine and the abdominal wall."

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