Regrow (Verb)
Meaning
Grow anew or continue growth after an injury or interruption; "parts of the trunk of this tree can regrow"; "some invertebrates can regrow limbs or their tail after they lost it due to an injury".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The starfish has the ability to regrow its severed arms if the wound is not too severe.
- After cutting their tails, some lizards can regrow new ones that are nearly indistinguishable from the originals.
- Some trees have the unique ability to regrow their trunks if the damage is limited to certain areas.
- When injured, salamanders have been observed to regrow their lost or damaged limbs over a short period of time.
- If damaged due to disease or injury, human hair follicles can regrow hair as long as the underlying follicle remains healthy.