degenerative
Example Sentences
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As human cells grow older or are harmed by degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, or by exposure to harmful agents like chemotherapy drugs, their ability to generate energy steadily drops.
From Science Daily
Years after revealing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, rock legend Neil Diamond is opening up about life with the degenerative brain disorder.
From Los Angeles Times
He has suffered a degenerative disease of the spine during his 16 years in U.S. custody and, despite six back and neck surgeries at Guantánamo Bay since 2017, his health is declining.
From New York Times
“The plaintiffs suffered from a variety of painful and often degenerative conditions for which they paid a lot of money for a stem cell treatment based on the defendants’ marketing.
From Los Angeles Times
She said many people are unwilling to help her husband, who has a degenerative spinal illness, with his bathroom use and bathing.
From Washington Post
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