primary intention

Questions

What does primary intention mean?

The healing of a clean wound without tissue loss, by bringing the edges together and closing them with sutures, staples, tape, or glue.

How to pronounce primary intention

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “primary intention”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “primary intention” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.