regeneration

The act or process of regenerating or the state of being regenerated, especially.

Regrowth of lost or destroyed parts or organs.

Spiritual or moral revival or rebirth.

In biology: The reproduction of a whole organism or of a part of an organism from a separated portion of the body of an organism. See the extract.

In forestry, same as reproduction, 6.

The act of regenerating or producing anew.

In theology: A radical change in the spirit of an individual, accomplished by the direct action of the Spirit of God.

The renovation of the world to be accomplished at the second coming of the Messiah.

(rē-jen-e-rā′ shon). In biology, the genesis or origination of new tissue to repair the waste of the body, or to replace worn-out tissue; also, the reproduction of lost or destroyed parts or organs.

Synonyms See conversion.