Heal
Operate
Operate verb - To control the mechanical operation of.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Fingore: Strange's hands were badly injured in the car crash, and though they outwardly appeared to heal, nerve damage meant he could never safely operate again.
Source: Comic Book / Doctor Strange -
On the other hand, she also has the power to protect and heal; since she prefers very much to do that, her considerable powers operate at full strength in that department.
Source: The Medic -
Magic Music: Minstrels use this, though technically since you operate off of morale rather than hit points, they're only "boosting your will to fight" with inspirational music rather than using magic to heal.
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