Degenerative
Degenerative
Degenerative (/dɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv/; from Latin degenerare, meaning 'to decline or deteriorate') refers to the process of a state or condition becoming worse or less functional over time. It is often used in a medical context to describe conditions that deteriorate organs or tissues.
Medical Context
In medicine, degenerative is used to describe diseases or conditions where the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs progressively deteriorate over time. This can occur as a result of aging, wear and tear, or disease processes.
Examples of degenerative diseases include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Osteoarthritis, and Multiple sclerosis. These diseases are characterized by the progressive loss of structure, function, or death of neurons or tissues.
Related Terms
- Degenerative disease: A disease characterized by the progressive deterioration of cells, tissues, or organs.
- Neurodegenerative disease: A type of degenerative disease that primarily affects neurons in the human brain.
- Degenerative disc disease: A condition characterized by the breakdown of intervertebral discs in the spine.
- Degenerative arthritis: Also known as osteoarthritis, it is a type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of the cartilage of the joints.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Degenerative
- Wikipedia's article - Degenerative
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