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

Unlike many neurodegenerative diseases, NPH is potentially reversible, especially if caught early — making prompt and accurate diagnosis critical. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025

The cognitive and physical impairments caused by NPH often lead it to be confused with other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025

Each membership analyzes the patient’s risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease and metabolic disease, as well as overall quality of life. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 20 May 2025

Additionally, the ability to collect live data from inside the brain could accelerate research and drug development for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 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