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

Some theories suggest that moly could have been the snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis), which has properties that inhibit enzymes linked to neurodegenerative disorders. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026

The patient’s Alzheimer's diagnosis was not confirmed with modern biomarkers, and other neurodegenerative conditions could not be completely ruled out, the study stated. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

Today, most hospice patients have neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's, and dementia — diseases with long, unpredictable trajectories. — Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Huntington's disease, often referred to as HD, is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that progressively affects a person's mood, memory, motor function. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 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