healing

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the process of becoming well again, especially after a cut or other injury, or of making someone well again :

This herb has been used in healing for centuries.

Wounds should be covered with a gauze dressing while healing occurs.

the process in which a bad situation or painful emotion ends or improves:

Healing only begins when the hurt is shared with someone.

We have seen much progress, but the healing process is going to take years.

helping to make someone well again, especially after a cut or other injury:

Amber was thought to have healing powers.

They diagnosed all kinds of illnesses and dispensed healing potions.