The abnormal growing together of two surfaces that normally are separate is called a(n)

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Adhesion refers to the abnormal growing together of two surfaces that are normally separate. A fistula is an abnormal connection between two internal organs or between an organ and the body surface. An ulcer is a sore on the skin or mucous membrane caused by the breakdown of the tissue. A polyp is a small growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane.

The Abnormal Growing Together of Two Surfaces That Normally Are