healing

/ˈhilɪŋ/

/ˈhilɪŋ/

Other forms: healings; healingly

Definitions of healing

1. noun

   the natural process by which the body repairs itself
   types:

   convalescence, recovery, recuperation

   gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

   conglutination, union

   healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones

   lysis

   recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside

   rally

   a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness

   type of:

   activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process

   an organic process that takes place in the body
2. adjective

   tending to cure or restore to health
   “her gentle healing hand”

   synonyms: alterative, curative, remedial, sanative, therapeutic

   healthful

   conducive to good health of body or mind