Occurs when opposing skin surfaces or anatomical structures, which normally do not connect to one another, become connected (i.e., adhered) by fibrous tissue or scar tissue. Adhesions may be present at birth; result from inflammation, injury, or infection; or occur following surgery. Examples include: labial adhesion/agglutination, penile adhesion, and abdominal adhesion.
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