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

Sanfilippo is a fatal pediatric neurodegenerative disorder, with each delay in treatment equaling permanent neurological decline. —Elise Esposito, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026

In the suit filed in September 2021, Person contended that the USABS knew or should have known about for decades, yet allegedly failed to warn them about neurodegenerative and behavioral disorders and diseases stemming from participation in the sport. —City News Service, Daily News, 27 May 2026

Along with a related drug called Neflamapimod, MW150 is already being investigated in clinical trials as a potential therapy for dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions, the researchers noted. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026

Gene therapy delivered before birth may finally be inching toward reality, as UCSF researchers have submitted an FDA application to target a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that kills many children before age 3. —Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing neurodegenerative

• neurodegenerative disease
• neurodegenerative disorder

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