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

This holistic approach optimizes brain plasticity, vascular health and overall resilience to neurodegenerative diseases. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025

Other drugs aim to protect cells from radiation damage, potentially reducing long-term health risks such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025

It has been suggested the pandemic could increase future rates of neurodegenerative disease and the researchers behind this new study urge clinicians to keep a watchful eye on elderly patients over the coming years. —Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025

This finding builds on the greater promise of stem cell technology that has already shown to hold great promise in the treatment of diseases and injuries such as HIV, neurodegenerative diseases, and even spinal cord injuries. —Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neurodegenerative

• degenerative
• regenerative
• generative

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