Glossary term
Bone healing
The biological process by which a cut or fractured bone repairs and restores its strength.
Updated 2026-02-241 alias3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
The biological process by which a fractured or surgically cut bone repairs itself and restores its strength and structure.
Aliases
bone repair
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
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