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Definition of Adherence
1. Noun. Faithful support for a cause or political party or religion. "The adhesion of Seville was decisive"
Exact synonyms: Adhesion, Attachment
Generic synonyms: Support
Specialized synonyms: Ecclesiasticism, Cabalism, Kabbalism, Royalism, Traditionalism
Derivative terms: Adhere, Attach
Generic synonyms: Support
Specialized synonyms: Ecclesiasticism, Cabalism, Kabbalism, Royalism, Traditionalism
Derivative terms: Adhere, Attach
2. Noun. The property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition. "A heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion"
Exact synonyms: Adhesion, Adhesiveness, Bond
Generic synonyms: Stickiness
Derivative terms: Adherent, Adhere, Adhere, Adhesive, Bond
Generic synonyms: Stickiness
Derivative terms: Adherent, Adhere, Adhere, Adhesive, Bond
Definition of Adherence
1. n. The quality or state of adhering.
Definition of Adherence
1. Noun. A close physical union of two objects. ¹
2. Noun. Faithful support for some cause. ¹
3. Noun. (medicine) An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Adherence
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Medical Definition of Adherence
1. Refers to the ability of bacteria adhere (stick) to host surfaces. (09 Oct 1997)