I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English heling, from Old English hǣling, from hǣlan to heal + -ing — more at heal
: the act or process of curing or of restoring to health : the process of getting well
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English heling, from present participle of helen to heal
: tending to heal or cure : curative
a healing art
• heal·ing·ly adverb