degenerative
Example Sentences
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As human cells grow older or are harmed by degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, or by exposure to harmful agents like chemotherapy drugs, their ability to generate energy steadily drops.
From Science Daily
Years after revealing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, rock legend Neil Diamond is opening up about life with the degenerative brain disorder.
From Los Angeles Times
He has suffered a degenerative disease of the spine during his 16 years in U.S. custody and, despite six back and neck surgeries at Guantánamo Bay since 2017, his health is declining.
From New York Times
On Wednesday, the family of actor Bruce Willis disclosed that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disease that currently has no cure.
From Los Angeles Times
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition which affects how your brain communicates with the muscles in the body.
From BBC
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