Regenerative medicine
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine (pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a branch of medicine that focuses on methods to regrow, repair, or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs, or tissues. It includes a variety of scientific disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, and engineering.
Etymology
The term "regenerative medicine" is derived from the Latin regenerare, meaning "to create again". This reflects the field's aim to restore function and structure to damaged or diseased tissues and organs.
Related Terms
- Stem Cell Therapy: A treatment method within regenerative medicine that uses stem cells to replace or repair damaged cells or tissues.
- Tissue Engineering: An interdisciplinary field that applies the principles of engineering and life sciences towards the development of biological substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve tissue function.
- Cell Therapy: A sub-discipline within regenerative medicine that aims to replace or repair damaged cells with healthy functioning ones.
- Gene Therapy: A technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. In the future, this technique may allow doctors to treat a disorder by inserting a gene into a patient’s cells instead of using drugs or surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Regenerative medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Regenerative medicine
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