neurodegenerative

adjective

neu·​ro·​de·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ˌnu̇r-ō-di-ˈje-nə-rə-tiv 

-ˈjen-rə-;

-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-;

-dē-,

ˌnyu̇r-

: relating to or marked by degeneration of nervous tissue

Examples of neurodegenerative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Being regularly exposed to dust and air pollution could raise the risk of lung disease, heart disease, and even neurodegenerative diseases—like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease—too, Dr. Moench says. —Korin Miller, Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2024

Free of neurodegenerative diseases at study start, participants were measured for specific body composition elements, such as waist and hip size, grip strength, bone density, and fat and lean mass. —Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 24 July 2024

Diets rich in phenols are linked to lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024

Parkinson's is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that worsens over time and is incurable, affecting 1 million people in the United States. —David Oliver, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

neurodegenerative

adjective

neu·​ro·​de·​gen·​er·​a·​tive -di-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv, -di-ˈjen-(ə-)rət- 

: relating to or characterized by degeneration of nervous tissue

neurodegeneration

-di-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən, -ˌdē- 

noun