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degenerative

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'dʒen(ə)rətɪv/🇺🇸 US/di'dʒenәrәtiv/
B2

Definitions

adj.

Causing or characterized by progressive deterioration, especially of bodily organs or tissues

退行性的;导致退化的;变质的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
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genbirth, produce, kind
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erone who does, agent
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aconnector
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tivetending to, having the nature of
=degenerative

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