adherence
[ ad-heer-uhns, -her- ]
/ ædˈhɪər əns, -ˈhɛr- /
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noun
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adherence
[ ăd-hîr′əns ]
n.
The extent to which the patient continues the agreed-upon mode of treatment under limited supervision when faced with conflicting demands, as distinguished from compliance or maintenance.
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