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
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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Decrease in Bone Density Aging causes a decrease in the composition, structure, and regeneration of bone tissue, resulting in a loss of bone density and strength.8 This makes your bones more brittle and prone to fracture.
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The transition from Gatwa to Piper is the latest in a string of unusual regenerations on the show.
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Packed with 14 plant oils, the formula hydrates the skin, while argan kernel oil regulates sebum and supports cell regeneration.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Now, what all led up to this surprising regeneration?
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 31 May 2025
The transition from Gatwa to Piper is the latest in a string of unusual regenerations on the show.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Packed with 14 plant oils, the formula hydrates the skin, while argan kernel oil regulates sebum and supports cell regeneration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regeneration. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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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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