regrowth

noun

re·​growth (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōth How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
plural regrowths
: the act or process of regrowing
the regrowth of forests
also : a result or product of regrowing
cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Examples of regrowth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though hair regrowth can occur independently in people with alopecia universalis, full hair regrowth is likely in about 10% of cases. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 One hurdle has been achieving enough nerve regrowth to breathe without a trach tube. CBS News, 9 July 2024 And for most patients, one or two touchup treatments a year are needed to stave off stubborn hairs and target any regrowth (more on this in a moment). Hunter Lacey, Allure, 3 July 2024 Avery’s discovery propelled her into research mode, sending her down a YouTube rabbit hole of hair regrowth products ranging from pricey shampoos to high-tech LED hair helmets, all of which claimed to regrow hair. Rina Raphael, SELF, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for regrowth 

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Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of regrowth was in 1741

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Cite this Entry

“Regrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrowth. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

regrowth

noun
re·​growth
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrōth
: the process of regrowing
conditions affecting forest regrowth
also : a result or product of regrowing
cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Medical Definition

regrowth

noun
re·​growth -ˈgrōth How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
: an act or instance of regrowing
regrowth of hair
tumor regrowth
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