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

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

But such blows have also been linked to the development of longer-term issues, including dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025

The neurodegenerative disease, seen in many football players, can cause symptoms such as memory loss, depression, aggression and motor neuron disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. —Danielle Jennings, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025

Errors in the spliceosome are linked to a wide variety of diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s, genetic disorders and most types of cancer. —Alex Knapp, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

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