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Spanish word
regenerativo
Pronunciation
IPA/rexeneɾaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveregenerative
Example
Las células regenerativas ayudan a recuperar la función del órgano.
Regenerative cells help restore organ function.
More examples
El anuncio menciona un ingrediente regenerativo que mejora la apariencia de la piel.
The advertisement mentions a regenerative ingredient that improves the appearance of the skin.
Core concept
Biological process that rebuilds lost structures and function.
Common phrases
ingrediente regenerativo
regenerative ingredient
terapia regenerativa
regenerative therapy
efecto regenerativo
regenerative effect
Similar words
regenerador: Drives regrowth of damaged tissues or cells to replace lost or injured parts.
reparador: Repairs damaged tissue to re-establish original structure and function.
restaurador: Restores broken parts or lost functions back to their prior condition.
renovador: Renews aged or worn tissue and function, making them work or appear like new.
Definition in Spanish
Que se relaciona con procesos capaces de restaurar o reconstruir estructuras biológicas dañadas.
Word origin
Built from the Latin roots re- 'again' and generare 'to produce', through Spanish regenerar plus -ivo to form an adjective meaning something that restores or recreates tissue.
Usage tips
- Appears mainly in technical writing; in casual speech Spanish speakers often use words like 'recuperación' or 'renovación' instead of an adjective such as regenerativo.
Other meanings
- regeneration-relatedadjective
Opposites
- degenerativodegenerativeadjective
Related words
- regeneraciónregenerationnoun
- regenerarregenerateverb