cellhealing
nounUK /ˈsɛlˌhiːlɪŋ/
US /ˈsɛlˌhiːlɪŋ/
The process of cells fixing themselves after they get hurt.
Cellhealing helps a scraped knee get better in a few days.
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2. The natural ability of the body to replace damaged cells with new ones.
Scientists study cellhealing to help people recover from injuries faster.
3. A field of medical research focused on restoring damaged tissues.
The lab received funding for its work in cellhealing.
4. The recovery of a cell after stress or damage.
Under the microscope, the researchers watched cellhealing happen in real time.