Plural of adhesion
regular plural
The plural of adhesion is adhesions.
Forms of adhesion
| Singular | adhesion /ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | adhesions |
| Countable | usually uncountable |
Adhesions in a sentence
- Then, she checks under the clitoral hood for adhesions or other skin conditions.2022 October 17, Rachel E. Gross, “Half the World Has a Clitoris. Why Don’t Doctors Study It?”, in The New York Times. From the entry clitoral hood
- The pleural sac was obliterated by firm fibrous adhesions over the right upper lobe.1959 December, R. H. Elphinstone, R. G. Spector, “Sarcoma of the Pulmonary Artery”, in N[orman] R[upert] Barrett, J[ohn] G[uyett]…. From the entry obliterate
- Operative findings included a much thickened infraserratus bursa ( Figure 3 ) with extensive transbursal adhesions extending from the mid-to-upper aspect of the medial scapula.2015 July 26, John G. Skedros, Tanner D. Langston, Colton M. Phippen, “Surgical Correction of Posttraumatic Scapulothoracic Bursitis…. From the entry transbursal
Meaning of adhesion
- noun The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
- noun Persistent attachment or loyalty.
- noun An agreement to adhere.
Questions about the plural of adhesion
- What is the plural of adhesion?
- The plural of adhesion is adhesions.
- Is adhesion countable?
- Adhesion is usually an uncountable noun; its plural is used for kinds or examples of it.
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