Bacterial Adhesion

**Definition:** Physicochemical property of fimbriated (FIMBRIAE, BACTERIAL) and non-fimbriated bacteria of attaching to cells, tissue, and nonbiological surfaces. It is a factor in bacterial colonization and pathogenicity.

**Tree numbers:** - G06.099.050

**Synonyms:** - Adhesions, Bacterial - Bacterial Adhesions - Adhesion, Bacterial