tissuehealing

noun
UK /ˈtɪʃuːˌhiːlɪŋ/
US /ˈtɪʃuːˌhiːlɪŋ/

The way your body fixes a cut or scrape so your skin can get better.

Good sleep helps tissuehealing after you get a scrape.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of a plant repairing damaged parts.

Tissuehealing in the tree closed the spot where a branch broke.

3. The body's work to fix muscles or bones after an injury.

Rest is important for tissuehealing in a sprained ankle.

4. The natural mending of any living material over time.

Scientists study tissuehealing to help people get better faster.