Definition of Degenerative

progressive deterioration that worsens overtime

Examples of Degenerative in a sentence

The boxer was diagnosed with a degenerative condition that will reduce his eyesight severely over time.  🔊

Because the disease is degenerative, it will affect the elderly woman for the remainder of her life.  🔊

Degenerative arthritis can be corrected with surgery but will still continue to progress over time.  🔊

Degenerative diseases evolve slowly overtime but are never fully curable.  🔊

The patient has a degenerative disk condition that worsens over time and keeps his pelvis out of alignment.  🔊

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