Regenerate
To reproduce or renew something that was lost. For example, after an injury, the liver has the capacity to regenerate.
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A plan or a regulated course, such as a diet, exercise, or treatment, that is designed to give a good result. A low-salt diet is one type of dietary regimen.
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A region of a chromosome that controls gene expression. In terms of DNA, it is a regulatory sequence.
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A collection of information. A registry is usually organized so that the data in it can be analyzed. For example, analysis of data in a tumor registry maintained at a hospital may show a rise in lung cancer among women.
- Regress
To return or go back, particularly to return to a pattern of behavior or level of skill characteristic of a younger age. For example, if a 3-year-old child begins to regress by losing the ability to control his bowels or speak, that is a cause for medical concern.