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.
Synonyms: Adhesion, Bacterial, Bacterial Adhesion, Bacterial Adhesions, Adhesions, Bacterial
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do not confuse with ADHESINS, BACTERIAL ,87
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D001422
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