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aloe vera |
a plant with spiky leaves that contain a juice thought to heal cuts and burns. [1/2 definitions] |
bath |
a process of washing or soaking something in order to cleanse, refresh, or heal. [1/5 definitions] |
cicatrize |
to cause to heal by forming a cicatrix or scar. [2 definitions] |
drug |
a chemical substance used to cure or heal; medicine. [1/5 definitions] |
faith cure |
a method of trying to heal disease or other medical infirmity through prayer or religious exercises. |
healer |
a being who heals or has the ability to heal others. [1/2 definitions] |
holy man |
in some cultures, one who is attributed with the power to heal the sick and to guide the community. [1/2 definitions] |
medicament |
something used to heal illness or injury; medicine. |
mend |
to be restored to a healthy condition or to regain one's health; improve or heal. [1/4 definitions] |
nonunion |
of a broken bone, failure to heal. [1/3 definitions] |
occupational therapy |
therapy consisting of work designed to provide mental diversion or a creative outlet, exercise to heal or correct a physical deficiency or injury, or training in vocational skills. |
physic |
to affect as a medicine does; heal. [1/3 definitions] |
remedy |
a medicine or therapy designed to heal a disease or disorder. [2/5 definitions] |
salve |
an ointment used medicinally to heal or soothe sores and other wounds. [2/3 definitions] |
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