self-heal·ing
ˌself-ˈhē-liŋ
: acting or serving to heal or repair oneself or itself: such as
a
: involving or promoting recovery from injury or disease
the body's self-healing ability/process
b
: able to repair physical damage without outside agency
self-healing polymers
Made of sturdy, three-ply construction, the mats are reversible and self-healing, providing a smooth, nonslip work surface and protection for desks, tables, and drawing boards when cutting with scissors …—Artnews
: the act or process of healing oneself or itself
A team of researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State) has developed a method to create flexible, stretchable electronics capable of self-healing …—Jackson Schroeder
… he had been working with visual imaging—a form of self-healing many cancer patients attempt.—Irvin D. Yalom
… the story involves a man suffering from depression who inherits money, and meets a young woman and her eccentric daughter. They go through a journey of self-healing together.—Nancy Molnar
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“Self-healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-healing. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.
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