healing by second intention

healing /heal·ing/ (hēl´ing) a process of cure; the restoration of integrity to injured tissue.

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healing by first intention  that in which union or restoration of continuity occurs directly without intervention of granulations.

healing by second intention  union by closure of a wound with granulations.

spiritual healing  the use of spiritual practices, such as prayer, for the purpose of effecting a cure of or an improvement in an illness.

healing by third intention  treatment of a grossly contaminated wound by delaying closure until after contamination has been markedly reduced and inflammation has subsided.

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healing by second intention

n.

Union of two granulating surfaces accompanied by suppuration and delayed closure. Also called secondary adhesion, secondary union.

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healing

the restoration of structure and function of injured or diseased tissues. The healing processes include blood clotting, tissue mending, scarring and bone healing. See also wound healing.

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healing by first intention

per primam; union of accurately coapted edges of a wound, with an irreducible minimum of granulation tissue.

healing by second intention

per secundam; union by adhesion of granulating surfaces.

healing by third intention

per tertiam; union of a wound that is closed surgically several days after the injury. See also delayed primary closure.