1. to restore or be restored to health. 2. (Medicine) (intr; often foll by over or up) (of a wound, burn, etc) to repair by natural processes, as by scar formation. 3. (Medicine) (tr) a. to treat (a wound, etc) by assisting in its natural repair. b. to cure (a disease or disorder)
What's the difference between a flood and a flash flood? Flash floods are distinguished from a regular flood by the length of time it takes for the flood to occur. Under six hours, the flood is referred to as a flash flood. Some can occur within minutes. Areas will not always be able receive a warning that these floods are coming and people can be caught off-guard.
What is considered a flood? A flood is when an excess amount of water submerges land that is typically dry. In terms of flood insurance purpose and coverage â a flood is when two or more acres or two or more properties are affected by water rising from the ground up. Though river floodplains and coastal areas are the most susceptible, floods can happen anywhere.