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- DictionaryDe·gen·er·a·tive/dəˈjenərədiv/
adjective
- 1. (of a disease or symptom) characterized by progressive, often irreversible deterioration, and loss of function in the organs or tissues: "degenerative diseases"
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Jun 1, 2024 · 1. tending to degenerate. 2. characterized by degeneration.
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- French Translation of “Degenerative
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- Degenerative Joint Disease
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Degenerative disease is the result of a continuous process based on degenerative cell changes, affecting tissues or organs, which will increasingly deteriorate over time. In neurodegenerative diseases, cells of the central nervous system stop working or die via neurodegeneration. An example of this is Alzheimer's disease.
5 days ago · adjective. (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function. “ degenerative diseases of old age”. synonyms: chronic. being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering.
degenerative. (of an illness) getting or likely to get worse as time passes. Definition of degenerative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun [ S or U ] uk / dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / us / dɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list Add to word list. the process by which something gets worse: degeneration of There has been a gradual degeneration of the judicial system in the last few years. High blood pressure can cause degeneration of the heart muscles.
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEGENERATIVE. [more degenerative; most degenerative] medical. : causing the body or part of the body to become weaker or less able to function as time passes. a degenerative disease/disorder.
