degenerative
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CTE, which stands for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a degenerative brain disease involving the buildup in the brain of “tau” proteins associated with forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
At least a quarter of National Football League players may end up with a degenerative brain disease, according to a new study published Tuesday that lays bare the extreme toll of America's favorite sport.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Utah Department of Corrections said the 38-year-old had been suffering from "chronic, degenerative conditions".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people each year and can occur in many different joints throughout the body.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
Because these small amounts of pesticides are cumulatively stored and only slowly excreted, the threat of chronic poisoning and degenerative changes of the liver and other organs is very real.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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