regenerative medicine
noun
: a branch of medicine concerned with developing therapies that regenerate or replace injured, diseased, or defective cells, tissues, or organs to restore or establish function and structure
Note: Regenerative medicine treatments include stem cell therapy to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration at the site of damage or the transplantation of tissues or organs made or grown outside the body.
Regenerative medicine holds promise for the treatment of degenerative and genetic diseases. One goal is to rejuvenate damaged tissue by establishing processes for the transplantation of pluripotent or multipotent stem cells, which are able to differentiate into a wide range of cell types.—
Joan C. Marini et al.
Joan C. Marini et al.They were hailed as pioneers leading the world toward an amazing future of regenerative medicine in which doctors will make replacement parts to order. Since then, 14 other patients have received bioengineered tracheas.—Gretchen Vogel
Gretchen VogelIn an initiative to speed treatments for wounded soldiers, the U.S. Department of Defense … is entering the fast-growing field of regenerative medicine.—Constance Holden
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As the official skincare partner, Augustinus Bader, the eponymous label founded by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, showcased its expertise backstage with a high-performance regimen that was specially designed to hydrate, rejuvenate, and sculpt the skin.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
And then there’s regenerative medicine, therapies that aim to restore the form and function of diseased or aging organs using stem cells or other methods.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
The Science Behind Exosome Therapy Recent advancements in exosome research have significantly expanded their potential applications, not just in skin care but across a variety of medical fields, including regenerative medicine, neurology and oncology.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
Established in 2018, luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader draws on over 30 years of research led by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, Professor Augustinus Bader.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
And then there’s regenerative medicine, therapies that aim to restore the form and function of diseased or aging organs using stem cells or other methods.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
The Science Behind Exosome Therapy Recent advancements in exosome research have significantly expanded their potential applications, not just in skin care but across a variety of medical fields, including regenerative medicine, neurology and oncology.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
Established in 2018, luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader draws on over 30 years of research led by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, Professor Augustinus Bader.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Regenerative medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regenerative%20medicine. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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regenerative medicine
noun
: a branch of medicine concerned with developing therapies that regenerate or replace injured, diseased, or defective cells, tissues, or organs to restore or establish function and structure
Note: Regenerative medicine treatments include stem cell therapy to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration at the site of damage or the transplantation of tissues or organs made or grown outside the body.
Regenerative medicine holds promise for the treatment of degenerative and genetic diseases. One goal is to rejuvenate damaged tissue by establishing processes for the transplantation of pluripotent or multipotent stem cells, which are able to differentiate into a wide range of cell types.—Joan C. Marini et al.
Joan C. Marini et al.They were hailed as pioneers leading the world toward an amazing future of regenerative medicine in which doctors will make replacement parts to order. Since then, 14 other patients have received bioengineered tracheas.—Gretchen Vogel
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