neurodegenerative

adjective

neu·​ro·​de·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ˌnu̇r-ō-di-ˈje-nə-rə-tiv How to pronounce neurodegenerative (audio)
-ˈjen-rə-;
-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-;
-dē-,
ˌnyu̇r-
: relating to or marked by degeneration of nervous tissue

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Moreover, Mechoulam’s research on cannabinoids has played a critical role in understanding the plant’s potential to treat pain, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025 The profiles of the animals’ genes fit a pattern that suggests long-term damage akin to the effects of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2025 Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking. Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025 Regarding longer-term brain health, both coffee and tea consumption have been linked to a lower risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for neurodegenerative 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neurodegenerative was in 1907

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“Neurodegenerative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurodegenerative. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

neurodegenerative

adjective
neu·​ro·​de·​gen·​er·​a·​tive -di-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv, -di-ˈjen-(ə-)rət- How to pronounce neurodegenerative (audio)
: relating to or characterized by degeneration of nervous tissue
neurodegeneration noun
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