Physiology
Regeneration
The ability to regrow lost or damaged body parts. Ranges from wound healing to regrowing entire limbs or body sections.
Biological Context
Salamanders regrow limbs, starfish regrow arms, planaria can regrow from tiny fragments. Regeneration involves dedifferentiating cells at the wound site and regrowing the missing structure. Most mammals have limited regeneration, though liver regeneration is notable.
Business Application
Organizational regeneration: the ability to rebuild capabilities after loss. Companies that can regenerate key functions survive disruptions that destroy less resilient competitors.