degenerative
UK/dɪ'dʒen(ə)rətɪv/US/di'dʒenәrәtiv/
B2
Definitions
adj.
(especially of a disease) causing progressive deterioration of cells, tissue or organs over time
退行性的，导致逐渐恶化的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddegeneratedown, away, reversal
+
-ivebirth, produce, kind
=degenerative
The adjective of degenerate, almost always medical: a degenerative disease (like arthritis or Alzheimer's) is one in which the body steadily breaks down. See degenerate for the root story.
Common Collocations
- 1.degenerative disease退行性疾病
- 2.degenerative disorder退行性病症
- 3.degenerative condition退行性病变
Example Sentences
- 1.
Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease of the brain.
- 2.
Years of running left him with a degenerative knee condition.