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Degenerative

Definition:

adjective

1. characterized by worsening or decline, especially in physical, mental, or functional abilities.

2. tending to progressively deteriorate over time.

Senses:

Sense 1:

adjective

a. relating to or causing degeneration.

b. (medicine) pertaining to a disease or condition that gradually worsens or causes a decline in the affected organ, tissue, or system.

Sense 2:

adjective

a. denoting a process or phenomenon that undergoes a progressive deterioration.

b. (biology) referring to the loss of function, structure, or characteristics in an organism, organ, or cell as a result of natural or pathological changes.

Examples:

Example 1:

She suffers from degenerative arthritis, which causes her joints to gradually deteriorate over time.

Example 2:

The degenerative nature of Alzheimer's disease leads to a progressive decline in cognitive abilities.

Example 3:

Aging is often accompanied by degenerative changes in various bodily functions.

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