Noun: rejuvenescence ree,joo-vu'ne-sun(t)s
- A renewal of youthful characteristics or vitality
"the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy"
- (biology) a method of asexual reproduction in which the entire contents of a cell escape the old cell wall and form a new individual
"Rejuvenescence is observed in some algae species"
- The process of becoming young again or regaining youthful vigour
"The spa treatment promised rejuvenescence for tired executives"
Derived forms: rejuvenescences
Type of: juvenility, youth, youthfulness
Encyclopedia: Rejuvenescence