healing by second intention
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Healing then occurs by granulation or suppuration, which is termed healing by second intention.
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The surrounding inflammation subsides, the discharge of pus lessens, and healing takes place by the formation of granulation tissue—the so-called “healing by second intention.”
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This is called healing by second intention.
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Healing by second intention is characterized by pus formation and granulation tissue.
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