Healed
Healed
Healed (/hiːld/), derived from the Old English word "hǣlan" meaning "to make whole", is a medical term used to describe the process of recovery from an injury, disease, or other health condition. It refers to the restoration of health, typically involving the repair of damaged tissues and the elimination of any underlying cause of the condition.
Etymology
The term "healed" originates from the Old English "hǣlan", which means "to make whole". This word is related to the Old High German "heilen", the Dutch "helen", and the German "heilen", all of which carry similar meanings.
Related Terms
- Healing: The process by which the body repairs damage to tissues and organs. This can occur naturally, or it can be facilitated by medical interventions.
- Recovery: The process of returning to a state of normal health or functioning after an illness, injury, or medical treatment.
- Remission: A period during which the symptoms of a disease are reduced or disappear. This term is often used in the context of chronic or incurable diseases.
- Cure: A complete and permanent resolution of a disease or health condition. This term is often used in contrast to "treatment", which may only alleviate symptoms without fully eliminating the cause of the disease.
- Regeneration: The process by which certain organisms can regrow lost or damaged body parts. In a medical context, this term often refers to the potential for human tissues and organs to be regrown through scientific techniques.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Healed
- Wikipedia's article - Healed
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