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

Tiny fragments of plastic known as microplastics may be contributing to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily

The review also describes how microplastics might contribute to specific neurodegenerative diseases.

From Science Daily

A 2023 Boston University study found that 91.7% of nearly 400 post-mortem brains of former NFL players contained CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated head trauma.

From Los Angeles Times

However, during neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, these cells can become overwhelmed and lose their ability to keep the brain clear of harmful material.

From Science Daily

"Although more work needs to be done to optimize the approach and address potential side effects, these results open up an exciting new opportunity to develop CAR-astrocytes into an immunotherapy for neurodegenerative diseases and even brain tumors."

From Science Daily