degeneration
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əˈreɪ noun
1.
the process of degenerating.
2.
the condition or state of being degenerate.
3.
Pathology.
a.
a process by which a tissue deteriorates, loses functional activity, and may become converted into or replaced by other kinds of tissue.
b.
the condition produced by such a process.
Related forms
non·de·gen·er·a·tion, noun
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degeneration (dɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the process of degenerating |
| 2. | the state of being degenerate |
| 3. | biology the loss of specialization, function, or structure by organisms and their parts, as in the development of vestigial organs |
| 4. | a. impairment or loss of the function and structure of cells or tissues, as by disease or injury, often leading to death (necrosis) of the involved part |
| b. the resulting condition | |
| 5. | electronics negative feedback of a signal |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
degeneration
c.1600, from Fr. dégéneration (15c.), noun of action from L. degenerare (see degenerate).
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Medical Dictionary
degeneration de·gen·er·a·tion (dĭ-jěn'ə-rā'shən)
n.
The gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging.
The evolutionary decline or loss of a function, characteristic, or structure in an organism or a species.
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Example sentences
He has publicly complained about the event's supposed degeneration from its former edgy dangerousness and total freedom.
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Macular degeneration is a disease of the retina that affects the macula in the back of the eye.
Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that slowly destroys sharp, central vision.
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