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regenerator

regenerator

3 8.0
An animal or part of an animal that can grow back missing pieces
  • noun
  • /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : regenerador
  • Research into the axolotl shows its incredible ability as a regenerator of damaged tissue.
  • dermal regenerator

Examples

  • The salamander is a well-known regenerator because it can regrow entire limbs after injury.

  • Scientists study the regenerator abilities of certain animals to improve human medicine.

  • A starfish is a natural regenerator, able to replace lost arms over time.

  • The starfish is a remarkable regenerator.

  • Some lizards can regrow their tails, acting as a regenerator in nature.

  • The starfish is a well-known regenerator because it can regrow lost arms.

  • Scientists are studying the salamander, a remarkable regenerator that can regrow its limbs.

How Regenerative

planarian
  • Specialized
1 9.0
salamander
12 4.9
regenerator
  • Specialized
3 8.0
lizard
103 1.0
fish
888 1.0
human
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

regenerator singular
regenerators plural

Morphology

regenerator = regenerate (semi-transparent) = re + generate + or

This is a standard noun formation meaning an organism or body part that performs the action of regenerating.

Etymology

Regenerator comes from the parts re- 'again' and generare 'to create', the same idea as in generate. In biology, a regenerator is an animal or body part that 'grows again', so it can replace lost or damaged parts.