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degeneration

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


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Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and several other major causes of permanent vision loss are associated with the accumulation of fluid, metabolic waste, and inflammatory material in the back of the eye.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

"When Nav1.7 becomes dysregulated, it contributes to both joint degeneration and pain," Liu says.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

“That decrease in the weight definitely slows down progression of degeneration in the spine or in the joint.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Kodiak Sciences plans to file for regulatory approval of one drug candidate, Zenkuda, following its success in a trial for wet age-related macular degeneration.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

I say, meaning I’ll overlook his physical degeneration if he’ll overlook mine.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood


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