anagennesis

/ænəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The process by which a cell, especially a blood cell or a muscle cell, produces or replaces itself.

“The anagennesis of the bone marrow is crucial for the production of new blood cells.”

Synonyms

  • mitosis
  • regeneration

Antonyms

  • apoptosis
  • atrophy