healing /heal·ing/ (hēl´ing) a process of cure; the restoration of integrity to injured tissue.
healing
healing [hēl´ing]
healing by first intention that in which union or restoration of continuity occurs directly without intervention of granulations.
healing by second intention union by closure of a wound with granulations.
spiritual healing the use of spiritual practices, such as prayer, for the purpose of effecting a cure of or an improvement in an illness.
healing by third intention treatment of a grossly contaminated wound by delaying closure until after contamination has been markedly reduced and inflammation has subsided.
healing
Etymology: AS, haelan, to cure
the act or process in which the normal structural and functional characteristics of health are restored to diseased, dysfunctional, or damaged tissues, organs, or systems of the body. See also intention, wound repair.
healing [hēl´ing]
1. the process of returning to health; the restoration of structure and function of injured or diseased tissues. The healing processes include blood clotting, tissue mending, scarring, and bone healing. See also wound healing.
2. the process of helping someone return to health; compassion by a health care provider is part of this. Authentic perception of the experience of illness in the particular person is the essential basis.
healing by first intention (healing by primary intention) wound healing in which restoration of continuity occurs directly by fibrous adhesion, without formation of granulation tissue; it results in a thin scar. 
Healing by primary, or first intention. In primary wound healing there is no tissue loss. A, Incised wound is held together by a blood clot and possibly by sutures or surgical clamps. An inflammatory process begins in adjacent tissue at the moment of injury. B, After several days, granulation tissue forms as a result of migration of fibroblasts to the area of injury and formation of new capillaries. Epithelial cells at wound margin migrate to clot and seal the wound. Regenerating epithelium covers the wound. C, Scarring occurs as granulation tissue matures and injured tissue is replaced with connective tissue.
healing by second intention wound healing by union by adhesion of granulating surfaces, when the edges of the wound are far apart and cannot be brought together. Granulations form from the base and sides of the wound toward the surface. 
Healing by second intention occurs when there is tissue loss, as in extensive burns and deep ulcers. The healing process is more prolonged than in healing by primary intention because large amounts of dead tissue must be removed and replaced with viable cells. A, Open area is more extensive; inflammatory reaction is more widespread and tends to become chronic. B, Healing may occur under a scab formed of dried exudate, or dried plasma proteins and dead cells (eschar). C, Fibroblasts and capillary buds migrate toward center of would to form granulation tissue, which becomes a translucent red color as capillary network develops. Granulation tissue is fragile and bleeds easily. D, As granulation tissue matures, marginal epithelial cells migrate and proliferate over connective tissue base to form a scar. Contraction of skin around scar is the result of movement of epithelial cells toward center of wound in an attempt to close the defect. Surrounding skin moves toward center of wound in an effort to close the defect.
healing by third intention
1. wound healing by the gradual filling of a wound cavity by granulations and a cicatrix.
wound healing see wound healing.
healing,
n 1. the process of recovery, repair, and restoration.
2. return to wholeness.
2. return to wholeness.
healing crisis,
n in naturopathic medicine, a healing reaction. Symptoms of bodic defense are observable and successful.
healing touch,
n.pr nontouch therapy that employs an energy-based ap-proach. Also called
HT.
HT.
Healing your Heart,
n program developed by the Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Union Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts to aid recovery of cardiac patients by incorporating meditation, guided imagery, facilitated group meetings, and yoga along with traditional therapies.
healing, absent,
n a process of relieving suffering and pain that takes place when the practitioner and patient are not in direct contact with one another. Prayer, meditation, LeShan, and Reiki are common types of practices used. Also called
distant healing.
distant healing.
healing, crystal,
n method that employs gems to alter the body's energy to treat certain mental and physical conditions.
healing, distant,
n healing via a hypothesized form of consciousness that apparently works without recourse to any physical medium or energies.
healing, faith,
n faith-based proces-ses that restore the psychologic, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of a patient.
healing, lay,
n the use of gentle techniques aimed at rebalancing either the patient's energy or the energy flow between patient and practitioner.
healing, laying-on-of-hands,
n technique in which the practitioner places his or her hands in different positions over or on the patient to promote energy flow through them to relieve pain and suffering. Often used in spiritual healing. Also called
apostolic healing.
apostolic healing.
healing, mental,
n mental techniques and processes that restore the psychologic, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of a patient.
healing, miracle,
n any healing that cannot be accountd for (or one for which the odds against are very high) through medical or psychosomatic means.
healing, paranormal (paˈ·r
·nōrˑ·mˈl hēˑ·ling),
·nōrˑ·mˈl hēˑ·ling),n processes which cannot be explained scientifically that restore the psychologic, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of a patient.
healing, psychic (sīˑ·kik hēˑ·ling),
n mental or psychic processes that restore the psychologic, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of a patient.
healing, qi,
n See qi gong.
healing, self,
n the notion that the body is capable of healing itself, regularly evidenced through the placebo effect. A highly regarded tenet of most alternative healing practices.
healing, spiritual,
n system of faith or belief, that involves healing through meditation, prayer, or touch, in which the healer serves as a channel through which spiritual energy flows to the client.
healing, supernatural,
n healing effected through nonmaterial or miraculous means. See also healing, miracle and supernatural mechanism.
healing, Type I, mental-spiritual,
n practice in which the healer, through a meditative state of consciousness sees himself as completely unified with the patient. The healer does not try to consciously heal the patient but seeks to experience love, oneness, and unity with the person.
healing, Type II, mental-spiritual,
n practice in which the healer physically touches the patient with the intent to heal, and transmits his energy to the patient.
healing, wound,
n the antural process of repair in damaged tissues, comprising the inflammation response, the creation of a fibrin framework upon which the scab develops, the defensive action of white blood cells, the epithelial closure of the wound with myofibroblasts, and the creation of a scar.
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Healing, wound.
healing
the restoration of structure and function of injured or diseased tissues. The healing processes include blood clotting, tissue mending, scarring and bone healing. See also wound healing.
healing by first intention
per primam; union of accurately coapted edges of a wound, with an irreducible minimum of granulation tissue.
healing by second intention
per secundam; union by adhesion of granulating surfaces.
healing by third intention
per tertiam; union of a wound that is closed surgically several days after the injury. See also delayed primary closure.
healing
Vox populi The process of returning to a previous state of health; the term is often used by alternative medical practitioners
Patient discussion about healing.
Q. HOW CAN ENERGIES AFFECT THE HEALING OF THE BODY?CHI, ELOPTIC, YOU'R SEVEN SHOCKERS ECT POSITIVE OR NEGITIVE? ENERGIES WE EXPRESS AND RECIEVE TO AND FROM OTHERS
A. Chinese medicine and alternatives should be approached with caution, but that said, a modality that has been around for over 3,000 years must have benefits. The practitioner may possibly be a bit more suspect. Then again, nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you haven’t any experience with it, how can one have a legitimate opinion?
Remember, a hundred years ago, our very own “Doctors” cured with leaches and such… it wasn’t until they pooled their resources together and lobbied the government for the right to the name of “Doctor or Medical Practitioner”. That’s it. No science, just lobbying the politicians….
Remember, a hundred years ago, our very own “Doctors” cured with leaches and such… it wasn’t until they pooled their resources together and lobbied the government for the right to the name of “Doctor or Medical Practitioner”. That’s it. No science, just lobbying the politicians….
Q. How frequently do people heal from arthritis? what are the chances for it to go away? any statistics?
A. arthritis is pain/swelling/stiffness/and redness of joints---arthritis is not a single disorder,but the name of joint diseace from a number of causes--the cause is wear/tear on the joints. threatment: antibiotic drugs/anti inflammatory drugs. most common is rheumatoid/osteoarthritis/an still disease(children under the age of 4,which clears up after a few years)-arthritis may occure as a complication of infection elsewhere in the body, such as chickenpox/rubella/german measles/mumps/rheumatic fever, or gonorrhea. In most cases this disease can only be controled by meds,ther is no cure as of yet.
Q. can cancer that was treated and healed still make problems in pregnancy in the future? my sister had cancer in her stomic that was treated on the right time-thank god- and now she's doing great. but she and her husband are now speaking about having children and I really hope she wont have problems getting pregnant or during one...
A. thanks. I actually haven't spoken to her about it- thought to ask here first so maybe she did have her eggs drawn out. I hope so.
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