Epimorphosis
Epimorphosis is a mode of regeneration in which new tissue is formed primarily through cell proliferation and the development of a blastema at the injury or amputation site, followed by differentiation to reconstitute missing structures. It is one of the classic categories used to describe regenerative growth, and it is typically contrasted with morphallaxis, a process in which existing tissues are reorganized and reshaped with little or no cell proliferation.
In epimorphic regeneration, an initial wound healing phase is followed by the rapid formation of a blastema,
Epimorphosis has been studied in diverse taxa. Classic examples include limb and tail regeneration in salamanders,
Etymology-wise, epimorphosis derives from Greek elements meaning “upon form” or “upon growth.” The term helps distinguish