English noun: regeneration | |||
1. | regeneration (process) (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs | ||
Broader (hypernym) | biological process, organic process | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | morphallaxis | ||
Domain category | biological science, biology | ||
2. | regeneration (process) feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input | ||
Synonyms | positive feedback | ||
Broader (hypernym) | feedback | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | vicious circle, vicious cycle | ||
3. | regeneration (act) the activity of spiritual or physical renewal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | resurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification | ||
4. | regeneration (act) forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting | ||
Synonyms | re-formation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | reconstruction | ||