regenerates

Regenerates is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb regenerate. Regenerate means to restore something to its original form or to grow anew, including tissues, organs, or systems, or to renew a resource or signal. The word originates from Latin regenerare, re- meaning again and generare meaning to produce.

In biology, regeneration describes the regrowth of lost or damaged tissues or organs. Some species, such as planarian flatworms and salamanders, can regenerate entire structures or limbs. Mammals exhibit more limited regeneration, typically restoring function after injury through mechanisms that may involve stem cells, cellular signaling, and wound healing. Regeneration is distinct from simple healing, which often results in scar tissue rather than full restoration of original structure.

In plants, regeneration refers to the ability of plant cells or tissues to form new organs or whole plants. This process underpins tissue culture and cloning techniques, where undifferentiated cells or tissues are induced to re-differentiate and develop into mature plants.

In medicine, regenerative approaches aim to replace or repair damaged tissues or organs using stem cell therapy, tissue engineering, and biomaterials. Research continues to identify signaling pathways and environmental factors that improve regenerative outcomes in humans.

Ecologically, regeneration describes the recovery of ecosystems after disturbance, such as forest regrowth after fire or coral reef rebound after bleaching. Regeneration rates depend on species composition, climate, and remaining seed banks or propagules.

As a grammatical form, regenerates is used in everyday language to describe the action of renewing or re-growing by a subject in the present tense.