Euplastic

/juːˈplæstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Capable of forming healthy tissue; (in medicine) describing the ability to heal or regenerate tissue properly.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-' (good/well) plus 'plastikos' (capable of being molded), literally meaning 'forming well'; a medical term describing good tissue formation.

Kelly Says

Euplastic wounds heal beautifully without scarring—the term reminds us that the Greeks had a word for pretty much every biological process, even how nicely your body can fix itself!

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