second intention
noun
second in·ten·tion
-in-ˈten-chən 
: the healing of an incised wound by granulations that bridge the gap between skin edges compare first intention
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“Second intention.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/second%20intention. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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