first intention

first intention
See under intention (def. 5a).

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  • First intention — Intention In*ten tion, n. [F. intention, L. intentio. See {Intend}, and cf. {Intension}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • first intention — n the healing of an incised wound by the direct union of skin edges without granulations compare SECOND INTENTION * * * see intention …   Medical dictionary

  • first intention healing — Healing by which the edges of a wound are brought together directly and granulation occurs • • • Main Entry: ↑intention …   Useful english dictionary

  • first intention — noun 1. : the healing of an incised wound by the direct union of skin edges without granulations compare second intention 2. : a conception of a thing (as man, stone) formed by the direct or primary application of the mind to an individual object …   Useful english dictionary

  • first intention — see intention …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • To heal by the first intention — Intention In*ten tion, n. [F. intention, L. intentio. See {Intend}, and cf. {Intension}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • first intention — noun Medicine the healing of a wound by natural contact of the parts involved …   English new terms dictionary

  • Union by the first intention — Union Un ion (?; 277), n. [F., from L. unio oneness, union, a single large pearl, a kind of onion, fr. unus one. See {One}, and cf. {Onion}, {Unit}.] 1. The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one, or the state of being united or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Intention — In*ten tion, n. [F. intention, L. intentio. See {Intend}, and cf. {Intension}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness. [1913 Webster] Intention is… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • healing by first intention — Surg., Med. See under intention (def. 6). * * * …   Universalium

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