regeneration
1. (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs • Derivationally related forms: regenerate • Topics: biology, biological science • Hypernyms: organic process, biological process • Hyponyms: morphallaxis 2. feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input • Syn: positive feedback • Derivationally related forms: regenerate • Hypernyms: feedback • Hyponyms: vicious circle, vicious cycle 3. forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting • Syn: re-formation • Derivationally related forms: regenerate • Hypernyms: reconstruction 4. the activity of spiritual or physical renewal • Derivationally related forms: regenerate • Hypernyms: revival, resurgence, revitalization, revitalisation, revivification
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