• Adherence

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia

    Full definition of adherence

    Noun

    adherence

    (countable and uncountable; plural adherences)
    1. A close physical union of two objects.
    2. Faithful support for some cause.
    3. (medicine) An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.
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