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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
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
Generic synonyms: Feedback
Specialized synonyms: Vicious Circle, Vicious Cycle
Derivative terms: Regenerate
3. Noun. The activity of spiritual or physical renewal.
Generic synonyms: Resurgence, Revitalisation, Revitalization, Revival, Revivification
Derivative terms: Regenerate
Derivative terms: Regenerate
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
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)