degenerative (s)

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type s
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def (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
examples degenerative diseases of old age
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Similar to chronic
Derivationally related form degenerative → degenerate
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Similar to chronic
Derivationally related form degenerate → degenerative

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