Degenerative: meaning, definitions and examples

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degenerative

 

[ dษชหˆdส’ษ›nษ™rษ™tษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Degenerative refers to the gradual deterioration of a function or structure in the body, often associated with age or disease. This term is commonly used to describe conditions that progressively worsen over time.

Synonyms

declining, decrepit, deteriorating

Examples of usage

  • Degenerative diseases include arthritis and Alzheimer's.
  • Patients with degenerative spinal disorders often experience chronic pain.
  • Lifestyle changes can help slow down degenerative processes.

Translations

Translations of the word "degenerative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น degenerativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ degenerative

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช degenerativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ degeneratif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะณะตะฝะตั€ะฐั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ degeneracyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๆ€งใฎ (hensฤ“ no)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉgรฉnรฉratif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ degenerativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dejeneratif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‡ดํ–‰์„ฑ์˜ (toehangseong-ui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูƒุณูŠ (tanksi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ degenerativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ degeneratรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€ๅŒ–็š„ (tuรฌhuร  de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ degenerativen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einkennandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะณะตะฝะตั€ะฐั‚ะธะฒั‚ั– (degenerativti)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (degenerat'uli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ degenerativ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ degenerativo

Etymology

The term 'degenerative' is derived from the Latin word 'degenerare', which means 'to decline, to deteriorate'. It combines the prefix 'de-', implying reversal or removal, with the root 'generare', meaning 'to produce or create'. The term began to be used in medical contexts in the early 20th century to describe conditions that lead to a progressive loss of function in organs or tissues. As medical science has advanced, the understanding of degenerative diseases has evolved, encompassing a wide range of disorders affecting the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and other bodily functions. Today, it is often used to characterize diseases that are chronic, progressive, and often associated with aging populations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,486, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.