neurodegenerative

American  

[noor-oh-di-jen-er-uh-tiv] / ˌnʊr oʊ dɪˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv /

adjective

1. (of a disease or its symptoms) relating to or characterized by the degeneration of the nervous system.

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Other Word Forms

• anti-neurodegenerative adjective
• non-neurodegenerative adjective

Example Sentences

Her family said she had died following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, a neurodegenerative disease, AFP reported.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Increased levels of klotho are thought to combat inflammation and improve cognition, and therapies to boost its production are being developed in the U.S. to target specific neurodegenerative ailments, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Their method could be helpful for testing drugs, examining neurodegenerative diseases, or, someday, preserving entire organs or bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"At the same time, our insights into the protein TMEM175 offer a promising target structure for the development of drugs to treat or prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026