regenerating


re·gen·er·ate

R0123500 (rĭ-jĕn′ə-rāt′)v. re·gen·er·at·ed, re·gen·er·at·ing, re·gen·er·ates v.tr.1. Biology To replace (a lost or damaged organ or part) by the formation of new tissue.2. To form, construct, or create anew: Any part of the hologram can be used to regenerate the whole image.3. To give new life or energy to; revitalize: a new book to regenerate the flagging interest of his readers.4. To reform spiritually or morally: "The sacraments come from God and regenerate the person" (Radclyffe Hall).v.intr.1. To effect regeneration: Can the damaged nerves regenerate?2. To become formed or constructed again.3. To undergo spiritual conversion or rebirth; reform.adj. (-ər-ĭt)1. Spiritually or morally reformed.2. Formed by regeneration: regenerate tissue.
[Latin regenerāre, regenerāt-, to reproduce : re-, re- + generāre, to beget; see generate.]
re·gen′er·a·ble (-ər-ə-bəl) adj.re·gen′er·ate·ly adv.re·gen′er·a′tor n.
Thesaurus
Adj.1.regenerating - that are generating anew; "regenerating fibers"