degenerative

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CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in people exposed to repetitive head trauma; it can be diagnosed only after death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Petrou was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative disorder that leads to vision loss, at age 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Warburton is a former decathlete who was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition six years ago and only made his first race start in February 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The researchers say these findings challenge the routine practice of recommending exercise as the first line treatment for reducing pain and improving mobility in people with this degenerative joint disease.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Dr. Darwin was now in a wheelchair, Bessy was stuck in a fog, and Josiah was sinking from either a stroke or a degenerative neurological disease.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman