Definition of Regeneration

1. Noun. (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs.

Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Specialized synonyms: Morphallaxis
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Regenerate, Regenerate

2. Noun. Feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input.
Exact synonyms: Positive Feedback
Generic synonyms: Feedback
Specialized synonyms: Vicious Circle, Vicious Cycle
Derivative terms: Regenerate

3. Noun. The activity of spiritual or physical renewal.

4. Noun. Forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting.
Exact synonyms: Re-formation
Generic synonyms: Reconstruction
Derivative terms: Regenerate, Regenerate, Regenerate

Definition of Regeneration

1. n. The act of regenerating, or the state of being regenerated.

Definition of Regeneration

1. generation [n -S] - See also: generation

Medical Definition of Regeneration

1. The natural renewal of a structure, as of a lost tissue or part. Origin: L. Generare = to produce, bring to life This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Regeneration

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regeneration (current term)
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regenerations
regeneration harvest
regeneration with reserves
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regenerators
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