healing by third 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 third intention

n.

The slow filling of a wound, cavity, or ulcer by granulations, with subsequent formation of scar tissue.

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healing by third intention,

a method of closing a grossly contaminated wound in which the wound is left open until contamination has been markedly reduced and inflammation has subsided and then is closed by first intention. Also called delayed primary closure.

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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.