healing period

noun
UK /ˈhiːlɪŋ ˈpɪəriəd/
US /ˈhiːlɪŋ ˈpɪriəd/

The time it takes for a hurt body part to get better.

The doctor said the healing period for a broken arm is about six weeks.

SYNONYMS

recovery timeconvalescencerecuperationrecovery period

RELATED WORDS

treatmentrehabilitationwoundscarrest

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The amount of time needed for a cut or sore to close and mend.

Keep the bandage on during the healing period so the cut stays clean.

3. A stretch of time after an illness when a person slowly gets strong again.

She slept a lot during her healing period after the flu.

4. The time a plant or tree needs to recover after being damaged or trimmed.

The garden needs a short healing period before new flowers appear.