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

Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases largely impact older people. —Freda Kreier, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026

In fact, some research3 has found that consuming olive oil can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026

In addition to this, the molecules help to reduce oxidative stress, offer anti-aging benefits and can even protect against neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. —New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026

But Franco was diagnosed last year with ALS, a neurodegenerative disorder that eventually leads to paralysis. —Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neurodegenerative

• degenerative
• regenerative
• generative

Medical 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

neurodegeneration

-di-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən, -ˌdē- 

noun