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
Laboratory studies have found that dates are helpful for lowering inflammatory markers in the brain, which could help lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and could even improve memory and learning.
—
Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Moreover, repetitive rapid finger tapping is a common test of fine motor control of the upper extremities as well as a standard means of assessing the potential effects of neurodegenerative disease and traumatic brain injury.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Mitchell was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease, more than five years ago, according to a statement posted to his Instagram page.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2024
The bill excludes individuals suffering from severe psychiatric conditions and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, the AP reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
This staves off cognitive decline and helps decrease the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
This article is part of a small series on 40-hertz brain stimulation for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
But these technologies are also not approved to treat or prevent any neurodegenerative condition.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2024
Unlike other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, there aren’t any biomarkers that show a person has shrinkage in their frontotemporal lobe, said Appleby.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Feb. 2024
Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Moreover, repetitive rapid finger tapping is a common test of fine motor control of the upper extremities as well as a standard means of assessing the potential effects of neurodegenerative disease and traumatic brain injury.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Mitchell was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease, more than five years ago, according to a statement posted to his Instagram page.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2024
The bill excludes individuals suffering from severe psychiatric conditions and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, the AP reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
This staves off cognitive decline and helps decrease the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
This article is part of a small series on 40-hertz brain stimulation for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
But these technologies are also not approved to treat or prevent any neurodegenerative condition.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2024
Unlike other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, there aren’t any biomarkers that show a person has shrinkage in their frontotemporal lobe, said Appleby.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Feb. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'neurodegenerative.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near neurodegenerative
Cite this Entry
“Neurodegenerative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurodegenerative. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share