Akademik

intention

1. An objective. 2. In surgery, a process or operation. [L. intentio, a stretching out; i.]

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in·ten·tion in-'ten-chən n

1) a determination to act in a certain way

2) a process or manner of healing of incised wounds see FIRST INTENTION, SECOND INTENTION

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a process of healing. Healing by first intention is the natural healing of a wound or surgical incision when the edges are brought together under aseptic conditions and granulation tissue forms. In healing by second intention the wound edges are separated and the cavity is filled with granulation tissue over which epithelial tissue grows from the wound edges. In healing by third intention the wound ulcerates, granulations are slow to form, and a scar forms at the wound site.

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in·ten·tion (in-tenґshən) [L. intentio] 1. a manner of healing; see under healing. 2. a goal or desired end; a term used to refer to neurogenic abnormalities that arise when a goal is consciously sought.

Medical dictionary. 2011.