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degenerative
(redirected from Degenerative disease)

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de·gen·er·a·tive  (d-jnr--tv)
adj.
Of, relating to, causing, or characterized by degeneration: a degenerative disease.
degenerative [dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv]
adj
(Medicine / Pathology) (of a disease or condition) getting steadily worse
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.degenerative - (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function; "degenerative diseases of old age"
chronic - being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; "chronic indigestion"; "a chronic shortage of funds"; "a chronic invalid"
Translations
degenerative [dɪˈdʒenərətɪv] ADJ [disease] → degenerativo
degenerative [dɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv] adj [disease, condition] → dégénératif/ive
degenerative
adj (Med) → degenerativ (spec)
degenerative [dɪˈdʒɛnərɪtɪv] adj → degenerativo/a
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