regeneração

Regregação? Regeneração is the Portuguese noun for renewal or regrowth, and the term is used across disciplines to denote processes of becoming new again or restoring function. The word derives from Latin regeneratio and, in Portuguese, can refer to biological, ecological, technological, or political contexts where renewal is central.

In biology, regeneration describes the regrowth of tissues or organs after injury or loss. The capacity for regeneration varies widely among organisms; some amphibians and other models can replace limbs or tails, while humans have more limited regenerative abilities, such as liver regrowth. In medicine, regenerative medicine aims to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs using stem cells, tissue engineering, and biomaterials.

In ecology and engineering, regenerative approaches seek to restore and enhance ecosystems and communities rather than merely limit damage. Regenerative design, regenerative agriculture, and regenerative economies emphasize restorative cycles, resilience, and the regeneration of natural and social capital.

In historical and political usage, Regeneração has been employed as the name of reformist or restoration-oriented movements or regimes in Portuguese-speaking countries. Notably, some periods and movements in the Portuguese-speaking world have been described with the notion of regeneration as a project to modernize institutions, strengthen central authority, and restore order after upheaval. The term thus spans scientific, environmental, and political meanings, all centered on renewal and renewal-oriented change.