counteropening /coun·ter·open·ing/ (-o″pen-ing) a second incision made across an earlier one to promote drainage.
coun·ter·o·pen·ing (koun t r-  p-n ng)n. A second opening made at the lowest part of an abscess or other fluid-containing cavity to assist in drainage. Also called contra-aperture, counterpuncture. |
counteropening
a second incision made across from an earlier one to promote drainage. Called also contra-aperture.
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