verb · to stick together or become joined, often through a sticky surface or substance

这两张邮票受潮后粘连在了一起。

verb · the abnormal union of adjacent body tissues, typically occurring after surgery or inflammation

医生正在为病人处理手术后遗留的肠粘连问题。

verb · to stick together or cohere, especially referring to the abnormal union of body tissues or surfaces

这种药膏可以防止手术后的身体组织发生粘连。