healing by first intention
1healing by first intention — healing in which union or restoration of continuity occurs directly without the intervention of granulations …
2healing by first intention — Surg., Med. See under intention (def. 6). * * * …
3healing by first intention — Surg., Med. See under intention (def. 6) …
4healing by primary intention — h. by first intention …
5healing by third intention — a method of closing a grossly contaminated wound: the wound is left open until contamination has been markedly reduced and inflammation has subsided and then is closed by first intention. Called also delayed primary closure …
6first intention healing — Healing by which the edges of a wound are brought together directly and granulation occurs • • • Main Entry: ↑intention …
7first intention — n the healing of an incised wound by the direct union of skin edges without granulations compare SECOND INTENTION * * * see intention …
8first intention — noun 1. : the healing of an incised wound by the direct union of skin edges without granulations compare second intention 2. : a conception of a thing (as man, stone) formed by the direct or primary application of the mind to an individual object …
9first intention — noun Medicine the healing of a wound by natural contact of the parts involved …
10intention — intentionless, adj. /in ten sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result. 2. the end or object intended; purpose. 3. intentions, a. purpose or attitude toward the effect of one s actions or conduct: a… …
