Erythropoiesis = formation of erythrocytes. 1  the body must produce about 2.5 million new RBCs every second. 2  in adults, erythropoiesis occurs mainly in the marrow of the sternum, ribs, vertebral processes, and skull bones. 3  begins with a cell called a hemocytoblast or stem cell (below)  rate is regulated by oxygen levels:
1 Second Intention Healing â A wound that is extensive and involves considerable tissue loss, and in which the edges cannot be brought together heals in this manner. 2  This is how pressure ulcers heal. 3  Secondary intention healing differs from primary intention healing in three ways:
Dictionary entry overview: What does healing mean? â¢ HEALING (noun) The noun HEALING has 1 sense: 1. the natural process by which the body repairs itself Familiarity information: HEALING used as a noun is very rare. â¢ HEALING (adjective) The adjective HEALING has 1 sense: 1. tending to cure or restore to health Familiarity information: HEALING used as an adjective is very rare.