regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 
ˌrē-
1
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
2
: spiritual renewal or revival
3
: renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process
4
: utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost
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Examples of regeneration in a Sentence
the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets
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When not catastrophic, fires are part of regeneration for sequoias, many of which are between 250 and 300 feet tall.
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Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
Ageless promotes the natural regeneration of collagen, leading to the appearance of smooth, plump and radiant skin.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Paddles on the steering wheel control the level of regeneration.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Spider silk’s chemistry and strength have already helped spark developments in body armor and shown promise for promoting nerve regeneration when implanted in animals.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2024
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Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
Ageless promotes the natural regeneration of collagen, leading to the appearance of smooth, plump and radiant skin.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Paddles on the steering wheel control the level of regeneration.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Spider silk’s chemistry and strength have already helped spark developments in body armor and shown promise for promoting nerve regeneration when implanted in animals.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2024
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regeneration. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən
ˌrē-
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
Medical Definition
regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən, ˌrē-
1
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
2
: the renewal, regrowth, or restoration of a body or a bodily part, tissue, or substance after injury or as a normal bodily process
continual regeneration of epithelial cells
regeneration of the uterine lining
compare regulation sense 2a
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