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degeneration

[dih-jen-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən /


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A diagnosis of CTE requires evidence of degeneration of brain tissue that can only be seen during an autopsy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

At the same time, researchers noted that GLP-1 drugs may benefit some eye conditions, including age related macular degeneration and uveitis.

From Science Daily May 23, 2026

Some senescent cells may limit fibrosis and assist tissue repair, while others appear to fuel chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, tissue degeneration, and even cancer progression.

From Science Daily May 22, 2026

That doctor looked at the back of Kekoa’s eyes and diagnosed him with myopic degeneration, a dramatic form of nearsightedness.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2026

A peek at the entries for these words in any dictionary will show that Macdonald was wrong about the inevitable degeneration of a language that is not policed by lexicographers.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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