Secondary union

(Surg.)

the union of wounds after suppuration; union by the second intention.

secondary union

delayed closure of two granulating surfaces. Synonym(s): secondary adhesion, secondary union

(hēl'ing sek'ŏnd in-ten'shŭn) Delayed closure of two granulating surfaces.
Synonym(s): secondary adhesion, secondary union.

1. A healing by second intention with adhesion of granulating surfaces. See: healing2. Operative correction of nonunion of a fracture.See also: union

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