Regenerative: meaning, definitions and examples
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regenerative
[ rɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv ]
scientific context
Regenerative refers to the process of renewal, restoration, or growth of cells, tissues, or organs. It is often associated with biological processes that enable organisms to recover from injury or to reproduce cellular structures.
Synonyms
rejuvenating, renewing, restorative, revitalizing
Examples of usage
- Regenerative medicine aims to heal damaged tissues.
- The regenerative capabilities of certain species are remarkable.
- Researchers are studying regenerative techniques to repair hearts.
- The ecosystem has regenerative processes that rebuild itself.
- Regenerative agriculture helps restore soil health.
Translations
Translations of the word "regenerative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 regenerativo
🇮🇳 पुनर्जनन
🇩🇪 regenerativ
🇮🇩 regeneratif
🇺🇦 регенеративний
🇵🇱 regeneracyjny
🇯🇵 再生可能な
🇫🇷 régénératif
🇪🇸 regenerativo
🇹🇷 yenileyici
🇰🇷 재생 가능한
🇸🇦 تجديدي
🇨🇿 regenerativní
🇸🇰 regeneratívny
🇨🇳 再生的
🇸🇮 regenerativen
🇮🇸 endurnýjandi
🇰🇿 регенеративті
🇬🇪 რეგენერაციული
🇦🇿 bərpaedici
🇲🇽 regenerativo
Word origin
The term 'regenerative' derives from the Latin word 'regenerare', which means 'to generate again'. It is composed of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', and 'generare', which means 'to produce' or 'to create'. The concept emphasizes not just recovery but the ability to not only restore but also enhance or improve the original state of an organism or system. The notion of regeneration spans various fields, including biology, ecology, and medicine, reflecting a universal theme of resilience and renewal in nature. Over time, the term has gained traction especially in scientific literature, as advancements in biotechnology and the understanding of biological processes have opened new avenues for applying regenerative approaches in medicine and environmental practices.