What is "adhesive inflammation"

Adhesive \Ad*he"sive\, a. [Cf. F. adh['e]sif.]

1. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.

2. Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.
   --Thomson.

   Adhesive attraction. (Physics) See Attraction.

   Adhesive inflammation (Surg.), that kind of inflammation which terminates in the reunion of divided parts without suppuration.

   Adhesive plaster, a sticking; a plaster containing resin, wax, litharge, and olive oil.