A second incision adjacent to a primary incision. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(koun″tәr-in-sĭ´zhәn) a second incision made to promote drainage or to relieve tension on the edges of a wound.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kown′ter-in-sizh′ŭn Definitions: 1. A second incision in the region of a primary incision designed to take tension off the primary closure.