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   Re·gen·er·a·tion

   /rēˌjenəˈrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of regenerating or being regenerated, in particular the formation of new animal or plant tissue: "the regeneration of inner cities"
   • ▪ positive feedback.
   • ▪ the action or process of regenerating polymer fibers.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin regeneratio(n-), from regenerare ‘create again’ (see regenerate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREGENERATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   regeneration noun [U] (GROWTH) biology, medical specialized. the act of something growing or being grown again: The treatment promotes regeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord. Natural forest regeneration on deforested land exerts a controlling influence on carbon dioxide emissions.

3. www.britannica.com › science › regeneration-biologyRegeneration | Definition, Process, Examples, & Facts

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   Regeneration, in biology, the process by which some organisms replace or restore lost or amputated body parts. Organisms differ markedly in their ability to regenerate parts. Some grow a new structure on the stump of the old one. By such regeneration whole organisms may dramatically replace.

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   Regenerate means to renew or restore something, especially after it has been damaged or lost. The act or process of regenerating is regeneration . Both terms are commonly used in the context of biology to refer to the regrowth of part of an organism or environment.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishregeneration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   the regeneration of cells in the body. Check pronunciation: regeneration. Definition of regeneration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREGENERATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 1, 2024 · noun. 1. the act or process of regenerating or the state of being regenerated; rebirth or renewal. 2. the regrowth by an animal or plant of an organ, tissue, or part that has been lost or destroyed. 3. electronics. the use of positive feedback to increase the amplification of a radio frequency stage. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Regeneration definition: . See examples of REGENERATION used in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › regenerationRegeneration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting. synonyms: re-formation. see more. noun. the activity of spiritual or physical renewal. see more. noun. (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs. see more. noun. feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input.